Supporters wave flags and signs as State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, speaks to supporters in Austin after defeating Republican nominee Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate on Nov. 3, 2026.

After Democratic sweep, Texas looms as ‘big kahuna’ in the 2028 presidential race

Presidential nominees have long skipped Texas. But Democrats, fresh off defeating Gov. Greg Abbott and winning the U.S. Senate race, are taking a second look.

by Kayla Guo and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune November 12, 2026November 12, 2026

Presidential nominees have long skipped Texas. But Democrats, fresh off defeating Gov. Greg Abbott and winning the U.S. Senate race, are taking a second look.

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Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race

Now permitted to spend freely in coordination with GOP candidates, national Republican committees can use their flush war chests to help candidates like Paxton close fundraising deficits.

by Kayla Guo and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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