Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) launched another campaign for Senate on Tuesday as Democrats feel increasingly optimistic about their chances in the Lone Star State in 2026. “I’m announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate to lower costs and stop corrupt politicians like John Cornyn and Ken Paxton from rigging the economy against

Former Rep. Colin Allred will run again for the U.S. Senate next year in Texas after losing in the general election in 2024. Why it matters: Allred automatically becomes the Democratic frontrunner, with the party hoping to achieve its elusive dream of winning a statewide race in Texas.

He ran for U.S. Senate in 2024, challenging Republican Ted Cruz, but was defeated in the general election by 8.5 points. Even though Allred came up short in the Senate race, he ac

Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.

Democrat Colin Allred is once again running for the U.S. Senate. The former congressman from Dallas announced his candidacy on Tuesday.

Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics.

Successful measures include a new early-voting schedule, revised mail-voting procedures and limits on curbside voting.

The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to decide local offices and ballot measures.

It was a first for the City of Pasadena: a coin toss determined the winner of the city's council seat for District B.