Four important points from the Texas primary runoff elections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton achieved a significant victory in the Republican Senate primary runoff, largely thanks to President Trump’s unexpected endorsement. Throughout the 2026 midterm primary season, Trump’s backing has proven crucial for Republican figures contesting local and state positions. Here are some key observations from this Texas race. Paxton regards Trump as ‘a […]
Christian Menefee Beats Al Green in Texas Primary Runoff
Menefe Defeats Green in Texas Primary Runoff Rep. Christian Menefe won decisively against fellow Democrat Rep. Al Green in the primary runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District on Tuesday, securing over two-thirds of the votes when the Associated Press called the race. The AP reported at 7:33 p.m. that with about 61 percent of the […]
Colin Allred secures victory in closely watched Texas House primary runoff
Former Representative Colin Allred (D-Texas) is likely to continue his congressional career after winning a hard-fought Democratic primary on Tuesday. As reported by the Associated Press, Allred triumphed over Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) in a runoff for the newly reconfigured House seat. It’s almost a given that the winner of the Azure District will come […]
Veteran Republican and MAGA supporter clash in Texas primary runoff for CD-19
President Trump warns America will be ‘finished’ if Democrats control Congress The Democratic National Committee recently made public a long-concealed 192-page report analyzing the 2024 election, placing the blame for Kamala Harris’ defeat squarely on former President Biden. Commentators James Klug and Elizabeth Pipko have called out the report for neglecting to address Biden’s cognitive […]
Paxton wins against Cornyn in GOP primary runoff in Texas
Texas Senate Primary Results Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, emerged victorious in a tense Republican primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday night. The race concluded with Paxton securing 62.5% of the total votes, totaling 503,591, while Cornyn received 37.5%, which equates to 302,591 votes. This decisive outcome marked a significant shift […]
Paxton backed by Trump defeats Cornyn in GOP Senate primary runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faced off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a tightly contested Republican primary on March 3, but ultimately both candidates fell short of securing 50% of the vote. Despite Cornyn’s confidence, Paxton emerged victorious in the runoff election, decisively defeating the four-term senator by a significant margin. By 9 p.m. […]
Texas Democratic primary runoff selects candidate for lieutenant governor race
Dallas Democratic Primary Texas Democrats held their primary runoff on Tuesday night, with state Rep. Vicki Goodwin emerging as the candidate for lieutenant governor after defeating Marcos Velez. This outcome sets the stage for a November contest against the incumbent Republican, Dan Patrick. The election served as a key indicator of the direction Texas Democrats […]
Senator Bill Cassidy stands firm against Trump’s plans after losing the primary in Louisiana.
Trump vs. Cassidy: A Rift in Republican Leadership Some Senate Republicans, feeling abandoned by former President Donald Trump, are pushing back against him as they seek to highlight their differences with his policies in these final days of his presidency. It’s a curious situation; Trump backed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) in the primary, which led […]
Rep. Thomas Massie considers a future political run following his loss in the Kentucky primary
Rep. Massey Concedes Kentucky Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger Rep. Thomas Massey has unfortunately lost his Republican primary for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to Ed Gullane, a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump. This outcome leaves open the possibility for Massey to consider future campaigns. On Monday, he noted in a statement, “I have filed […]
Texas: Paxton and Cornyn competing in Tuesday’s Senate Primary, with the victor preparing to face Talarico in November.
Upcoming Republican Primary Runoff in Texas Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Senator John Cornyn are set to compete in a crucial Republican primary runoff this Tuesday. The matchup arises because neither candidate achieved the vital 50% majority during the March primary, which had a crowded field. The stakes have risen significantly since that […]