Democrat tops 50% first time in survey on Texas Senate fight that finds governor and Dem challenger Hinojosa in statistical tie as state AG fails to excite or to unite GOP voters as Dems take biggest leads yet in 4 other key races for upper house in DC. more GOP statewide nominees group photo at Governor's Mansion on July 28   Lauren Boebert interviews Rob Schneider on Texas Muslims July 27 Texas AG's camp reiterates plan to face off with foe on stage before vote and says deal with one potential host outlet in works as Democrat questions if Republican with recent history of dodging questions will have the courage to show. more   Democratic Senate nominee's advantage grows 2 points since primary runoff week while Texas governor's lead shrinks by same amount in nonpartisan firm survey that shows Middleton ahead by only 1 in attorney general contest that's dead heat. more Nathan Johnson touts attorney general bid at LULAC event June 18   Senate nominee Ken Paxton speaks at Republican rally in Sherman July 27 GOP Senate nominee seizes on report in conservative publication in attempt to knock Dem off high road amid allegations of using mom's address in Austin illegally to run in different district after redistricting. more   Rob Schneider rips Ken Paxton, Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick on July 27   Wolf Blitzer salutes CNN olleague Kaitlan Collins on WHCA award July 24 Democrat seeks to seize lead in epic testosterone measuring contest with post that portrays Paxton as a chicken after dodging questions from reporters after president invokes Talafreako moniker that's become battle cry that Dem's supporters chant at rallies. more   Abbott refuses to bring lawmakers back to tackle explosive issue of industry that the gov and Republicans in Austin embraced and encouraged with decision to have PUC and ERCOT tackle problem that's given Dems potent weapon for campaigns. more Governor nominee Gina Hinojosa campaigns in Lubbock on July 19   Donald Trump says man mocking him at Georgia rally July 22 was Antifa Lion's share of districts on Texas House leader's 14-city swing are out of reach for Democrats and quite a few have reps who opposed him in 2025 race as Dems who carried him to victory threaten to back someone else in January. more