What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Although Texans voted only a month ago – the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

In Austin, Nancy Pelosi Says She Sees No Chance of Pro-Choice Legislation Passing Current U.S. Senate

Pelosi: “I wish I could be more optimistic”

"...abortion access in even worse shape. In January, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out most of Center for Reproductive..."

March 24, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

U.S. Senate Debate Closes Upbeat Texas Dem Convention

M.J. Hegar and Royce West seize the center

"...U.S. Senate candidates M.J. Hegar and Royce West met in..."

June 8, 2020 News Post by Michael King

U.S. Senate Candidate Tzintzún Ramirez's Campaign "Joke" Raises Eyebrows

An endorsement from Susan Sarandon didn't help matters

"...It’s been a tough week for U.S. Senate candidate and Austinite Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez. First she..."

Jan. 6, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Supports McMurrey for U.S. Senate

"...to the candidacy of Ray McMurrey (D) for the U.S. Senate. Conventional wisdom would indicate that McMurrey is not..."

Jan. 24, 2008 Postmarks

Former City Council Candidate Runs for U.S. Senate, Nobel Peace Prize

Put that in your dyad and smoke it

"...For 2020, he's aiming a bit higher, running for U.S. Senate (as an independent) and for the Nobel Peace..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended political systems..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Watts Ends Exploratory U.S. Senate Campaign

San Antonio millionaire says he wants to spend more time with family, motive speculation abounds

"...Tuesday morning, San Antonio millionaire trial lawyer Mikal Watts dropped..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

U.S. Senate: Sharp on Sharp

John Sharp explains why he's the best man for the job of filling Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat

"...state Comptroller John Sharp made his pitch for his U.S. Senate candidacy to a group of local Democratic activists..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Climate Change Livestream

VIDEO: Texas Interfaith Advocacy Conference hosts candidates today

"...the Sierra Club for Texas' is hosting the only U.S. Senate candidate forum on climate change today at University..."

Feb. 17, 2020 News Post

The DINO Word Enters U.S. Senate Race

Scherr accuses Alameel of bankrolling Republicans

"...The low-key Democratic primary for U.S. Senate became discordant this week, with one candidate calling..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Another Dem for U.S. Senate

Ray McMurrey challenges Rick Noriega for the Dem nomination

"...have a clean shot at the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate after all – Corpus Christi high school teacher..."

Nov. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Will the Real U.S. Senate Race Please Stand Up?

Polls are up and down, but all seem to favor Cornyn

"...If anything would make you question the science of polling, it would be the Cornyn..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

U.S. Senate

Beto, the Great Blue Hope

"...this season has elicited more excitement in Texas than U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke. (Sorry, Lupe Valdez and Andrew White.)..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the courts..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s Comments Scapegoat, Endanger, and Distract

The senator has put his Asian American constituents in harm’s way, while giving cover to the government’s anemic response to the COVID-19 pandemic

"...On March 18, the senior U.S. senator from Texas, John Cornyn, endorsed a racist and..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Nick Bloom

Tell the U.S. Department of Justice to Leave Medi-Pot Patients Alone

NORML wants to make sure Holder will keep President Barack Obama's campaign promises

"...With Senate confirmation hearings for Eric Holder, Prez Elect-Barack Obama's pick..."

Jan. 13, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...In a historic victory for reproductive rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fast-Tracked SB 8 Hearing Set for U.S. Supreme Court

SCOTUS to hear arguments against Texas abortion ban

"...In a rare move, the U.S. Supreme Court fast-tracked two legal challenges to the Texas..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Kavanaugh Protesters Target U.S. Sen. Cornyn's Austin Office

"...Protesters gathered outside U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's office on Friday, Sept. 28,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Photo Gallery

U.S. House of Representatives

Redistricting happens when? Not soon enough!

"...the Texas con­gres­sional races, it was gerrymandering. With neither Senate seat up for grabs, there could have been extra..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drive Illegal Immigrants out of U.S.

"...American people and is still trying to force the Senate to pass his (and Teddy Kennedy's) misguided amnesty plan...."

June 26, 2007 Postmarks

The Common Law: How The Next President Will Reshape the U.S. Supreme Court

And the lasting impact of this presidential election

"...circus-like atmosphere that surrounds the entire election. But these issues, while important and deserving of discussion, have overshadowed what..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

U.S. House Investigates Local Lab

Whistleblower Robert Van Boven has finally gotten some attention in high places

"...nothing else, Dr. Robert Van Boven's journey with the U.S. Department of Veter­ans Affairs proves that persistence pays off...."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Williams Eyes Senate Run

Former secretary of state announces exploratory committee

"...Secretary of State Roger Williams is sniffing around a U.S. Senate run...."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...Hegar In the March 3 Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate...."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Noriega Demands Debates; Cornyn's Camp Yawns

Senator's campaign says debates will happen, but not as many as challenger wants

"...much interest Texans are willing to invest in a U.S. Senate race. The Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican John..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Gene Kelly: The Democratic Party's Version of Herpes

No, not THAT ONE!

"...The nuisance who just won't go away, Gene Kelly, is back..."

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Brady PAC Endorses MJ Hegar for Senate

Violence prevention org says she’s best candidate on guns

"...has endorsed MJ Hegar over Royce West in the U.S. Senate run-off, scheduled for May 26...."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Michael King

It's Patrick and Paxton

Dewhurst hammered once again; Hogan beats Kinky

"...far-right frother Dan Patrick beat incumbent Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst like a drum, a result echoed in the AG..."

May 27, 2014 News Post by Michael King

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