“We’re heading into early voting feeling strong but that’s because of the people and not the system,” says voting rights advocate.

The president targeted Vikki Goodwin and Nathan Johnson, two relatively unknown candidates who are in close races for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Wounds haven’t healed from the contentious primary in which Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn, and allies of both say the other side needs to do more to bring the party together.

A poll released this week put James Talarico ahead of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, a staunch Donald Trump ally, by 50% to 47%.

This week on Eye on Politics, the home stretch begins for the 2026 midterm elections as early voting opens up in Texas this week. Here's a look at where candidates stand now, from local elections to state and federal offices.

In the closing weeks of election season in Texas, Republicans are growing wary of each other, quietly distancing themselves from their onetime allies. President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed turmoil in the marquee Senate race on two Texas Republicans who are not on the ballot.

NY Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will join Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, while Vice President JD Vance will headline a rally elsewhere in the state. Follow the latest updates.

It was purportedly a loud scene.

Texas Republicans redrew congressional maps to add five more GOP seats at President Trump's request, but they aren't likely to pick up that many.

With just 16 days until the midterms, candidates and top surrogates from each party have a packed schedule of campaign events. Follow for the latest on the trail.