Elections

Historically, Texas voters mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.

A longtime Dallas reverend kicked off his campaign to be the Democratic nominee for Texas' 30th congressional district. Rev. Frederick Haynes would replace Jasmine Crockett, who’s running for U.S. Senate.

Dallas County agreed to the local Republican Party's separate primary election contract, which cancels the county's 12-year joint elections effort.

Dallas County Republican Party chair Allen West says that challenges have caused the party to stop an effort to hand-count ballots in the March 3, 2026 primary election.

Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party recruited 104 candidates to fill uncontested races. Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategist said it amounts to a gimmick “if they don’t back it up with serious resources.”

Tarrant County Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons has butted heads with County Judge Tim O'Hare frequently. She announced Saturday she wants to run against him.

Dallas County District Judge Amber Givens will face incumbent District Attorney John Creuzot, who's held the position since 2019, in the March Democratic primary.

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.

Rivas says he wants to ensure all Tarrant County residents are represented, no matter whether they're in urban, suburban or rural areas. He's received around 50 endorsements so far.