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March 4

Texas border district Dem Cuellar beats back primary challengers

Former Democrat Tano Tijerina wins Republican primary with 74% of vote, setting up November battle against Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th district.

March 4

Rising Democratic star James Talarico tops progressive firebrand Jasmine Crockett in Senate primary in Texas

State Rep. James Talarico of Texas, in a not-quite victory speech, says ‘our campaign is shocking the nation.’ Hours later, the AP reported Talarico topped Rep. Jasmine Crockett to secure the nomination

March 4

Texas GOP Rep Wesley Hunt vows political comeback, does not yet endorse Cornyn or Paxton

Rep. Wesley Hunt vowed a comeback after finishing third in Texas Senate Republican primary behind John Cornyn and Ken Paxton on Tuesday.

March 4

Erin Maguire analyzes Texas primary results, Latino vote impact

Axiom Strategies' Erin Maguire discusses the Texas primary results, emphasizing the role of the Latino vote in James Talarico's win over Jasmine Crockett.

March 4

Jasmine Crockett suggests GOP rigged her Democratic Primary election: 'This is what Republicans like to do'

An emergency Texas Supreme Court ruling scrapped a judge’s order to keep Dallas County polls open later, prompting Rep. Jasmine Crockett to accuse Republicans of rigging the race.

March 4

Republican congressman accused of affair with late aide to face runoff election

Rep. Tony Gonzales' election is headed for a runoff against social media influencer Brandon Herrera after he failed to clinch 50% of the vote in his district.

March 4

Dan Crenshaw defeated by Cruz-backed state lawmaker in Texas GOP primary, boosting MAGA clout

Four-term Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, lost his Republican primary to State Rep. Steve Toth following years of turmoil with the MAGA faction of the Republican Party.

March 3

Paxton takes aim at Cornyn in runoff speech

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused John Cornyn of “cutting deals” on gun control and amnesty, saying, "When he compromised, we fought."

March 3

Texas Republican Senate runoff: Cornyn vows ‘judgement day is coming for Ken Paxton’

Republican Sen. John Cornyn, advancing to a runoff with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the GOP Senate nomination, takes aim at his rival.

March 3

Wesley Hunt concedes Texas race, vows political comeback

Rep. Wesley Hunt thanks voters and says it won’t be the last time his name appears on the ballot and pledges his “undying support” to the eventual Republican nominee to keep Texas red.