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State Sen. Nathan Johnson first Democrat to get into attorney general race
Republican Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn instead of seeking another term as Texas attorney general.
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Big money shaping GOP primaries for Texas attorney general, comptroller
New campaign finance filings provide the first glimpse of the financial and political fault lines emerging in the open ...
Paxton sues adult swimming organization that allowed trans women to compete in Texas race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued an adult swimming organization Thursday after it allowed two transgender women to compete alongside cisgender women at a San Antonio competition in ...
Texas Attorney General sues US Masters Swimming after trans athlete controversy in San Antonio
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed US Masters Swimming engaged in “false, deceptive and misleading practices by ...
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2026 Texas Elections
The Texas Tribune is your 2026 elections headquarters. Check back here for everything you need to know — from what’s on the ...
Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican’
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from “solid Republican” to “likely ...
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The Attorney General’s Race Is Texas Democrats’ Best Statewide ...
Politics & Policy The Attorney General’s Race Is Texas Democrats’ Best Statewide Pickup Opportunity In the past, the party has struggled to attract candidates.
Will Ken Paxton's divorce be a turning point in the Texas Senate race?
WASHINGTON – The news of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce from his wife of 38 years may be a gift to at least one ...
Race takes centerstage in GOP push to redraw Texas congressional map
The effort could help Republicans maintain control of Congress next year. But it may also leave incumbents vulnerable to new ...