Here are the major 2026 election candidates running in Houston and Texas
Who is running in the Texas 2026 March primaries? See the list
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Who's running in Texas' most intriguing statewide primaries

House Democrat drops re-election bid after Texas redraws congressional map

Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, announced that he will not run for House again and will instead run for the role of Tarrant County judge after redistricting.
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Texas’ 2026 midterms will shape the U.S. House, Senate and more. Here are the biggest races.
Democrat Crockett enters Senate race in Texas; Allred switches to House run
The last-minute candidate scramble comes in a race for a seat they are trying, against the odds, to flip from red blue.
Colin Allred drops out of the Texas Senate race after a 'professional, friendly conversation' with Jasmine Crockett

How Texas redistricting is stirring up potential election chaos

Lawmakers are awaiting a Supreme Court decision on redrawn electoral maps.

Democrats think this new GOP-drawn Texas district is winnable in 2026

Texas’ redrawn 35th Congressional District is emerging as a focal point for both national parties heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate run, shaking up Democratic primary
Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Colin Allred ends Senate bid ahead of Jasmine Crockett's expected entry

Who filed to run in the 2026 elections in San Antonio and Texas? Here are the major candidates

The candidate filing deadline is Monday for the March 3 Republican and Democratic primaries. We're tracking the major candidates.

2 Democrats, 2 strategies: Texas Senate race shows party split on Trump-focus in midterm elections

In Texas, Democratic candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have launched their Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redistricting map in 2026 election

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Texas Republican leaders, allowing the state to use new redistricting maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
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Texas' 18th Congressional District special election, 2025 (Menefee vs. Edwards runoff)

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Amanda Edwards and Robert Slater (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 5, 2024. Lana Centonze defeated Aaron Hermes in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 5, 2024.

Supreme Court rules for Texas Republicans, allowing new election map to go into effect

Thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling, Republicans are expected to win five extra seats in the House of Representatives.
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SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election

The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.