Governor nominee Gina Hinojosa draws cheers from teachers April 18 Abbott and Cornyn trail Democrat nominees by 19 and 24 points respectively in Somos Votantes survey that finds Pulido and Cuellar with thin leads among Latino electorate that's turning against Trump due to inflation, Iran war and more. more   Congressional map in Old Dominion puts Dems ahead in congressional map-making war Texas started and GOP could knot up or lead again with plan to flip two or three districts in Florida on tap for upcoming special session. more Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger post April 21 on EXPO Richmond   Texas Gov. Greg Abbott breaks ground on UT Dell research center April 21 President has worst day yet for polls with average approval at 34% as Capitol Inside moves two more red districts to coin flip column against backdrop on-again, off-again truce in war he said we already won. more   Democrats overperformed by 10.4 points on average special votes across US in 2025 and 2026 compared to Trump's take in 2024 with minority party in position to flip 9 districts in lower chamber while GOP picks up 1 on border if trend continues in fall. more Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick touts Texas A&M event with Riley Gaines April 14   Texas Democrat James Talarico on the Last Word podcast April 17 Latest survey on Texas Senate fight has main devil in details for GOP with 10% to 25% of Cornyn and Paxton supporters planning to vote for Democrat James Talarcio in the fall if the Republican they're backing loses runoff to the rival they can't stand. more   Gene Wu had key role in Texas House Democrats walkout in 2025 Greg Abbott turns up heat on Supreme Court with 7 members he appointed to strip ex-prosecutor who's China immigrant of seat he won 7 times in move that boosts executive branch and judiciary power at expense of Legislature and electorate. more   Rankings for congressional battlefield in Lone Star State revised to reflect growing chance for blue wave as GOP visions of five-seat gain look more like wishful thinking amid collapse in Trump's Hispanic support. more Democrat Bobby Pulido performs for quinceañeras April 13 in CD 15 bid   Don Huffines soars to victory as primary challenger in the comptroller's race