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The close Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in Texas has unsettled conservatives used to three decades of statewide political dominance.

A longtime Trump supporter says rising costs, data centers and frustration in farm country could hurt Republicans at the ballot box.

Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democrat running for governor in Texas, said there's "deep disappointment in both political parties" in the Lone Star State.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) believes Republicans who vote early will make a huge difference in his state, predicting his party will soon "pass the Democrats" as the midterm elections heat up. The post VIDEO — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Republicans Will Soon ‘Pass the Democrats’ in Early Voting appeared first on Breitbart .

Neil Bush revealed he voted for Democrat James Talarico over Ken Paxton, citing deep concerns about Trump's influence on the Republican Party.

Tax, regulatory, tariff, and climate policy from the U.S. all sit downstream from what happens in Texas elections, and what they signal about future Texas voting habits.

The Democratic nominee for governor on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”

Unfettered illegal immigration causes citizens to often clam up and stop investing in their communities – to "fall apart and disintegrate," Jace Yarborough, the GOP Candidate for Congress in Texas's 32 Congressional District, said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily. The post Exclusive – TX GOP Candidate Jace Yarborough: Illegal Immigration Causes Citizens to Stop Investing in Their Communities appeared first on Breitbart .

Two years ago, Republicans made huge gains among Latino communities along the southern border. CBS News polling now shows nearly 60% of Latino voters say the Trump administration is deporting more people than they expected. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

Latino voters are souring on the GOP, fueled by frustration over rising costs and the Trump administration's aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.

Democrats are becoming increasingly confident about their chances in Texas and Florida.

A small group of Rep. Brandon Gill's fellow House Freedom Caucus members are privately questioning whether he still belongs in the hardline group, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The 32-year-old Texas freshman's rapid rise through House Republican ranks has transformed him into one of the party's most prominent young stars — and earned him a growing list of critics. Driving the news: Multiple House Republicans told Axios that Gill is the future of their party, but several Freedom Caucus members told Axios that his engagement with the group has faded as his national profile has grown. The lawmakers spoke on condition of anonymity to offer candid assessments of a colleague. "He's not really in the Freedom Caucus. He's just using it for conservative bonafides," one HFC member told Axios. The Freedom Caucus is "livid" at Gill, another member told Axios. The intrigue : Four sources familiar with the conversations said members have privately discussed kicking Gill out, though the conversations have been informal and the issue has not been raised at a HFC meeting. It's unclear if there would be enough support within the group to boot Gill if there ever was a formal vote. The other side: "Congressman Gill is laser-focused on getting out the vote and ensuring Republicans hold the majority this November," a spokesperson for Gill told Axios in a statement. State of play: Gill has become a favorite in President Trump's orbit, has won praise from GOP leadership and has launched an ambitious bid to head one of the House's most powerful committees. Asked about the criticism from Gill's colleagues, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) flatly told Axios in an interview earlier this month that Gill "needs to be out front. I don't care where it is," adding, "Brandon is the future of our party, and his communication skills are phenomenal." But his ascent has fueled resentment, with colleagues accusing him of burning bridges and treating fellow Republicans as stepping stones to greater power and influence. Zoom in: Members say Gill benefited from introductions to HFC donors but hasn't adequately financially supported fellow members in difficult races. "For those of us who have been in meetings, who have been in the tough votes over the last two years, he's been M.I.A.," one HFC member said, adding that he's "totally looking for the ladder climbing." Gill, who is in a R+11 district, raised $4.7 million in the third quarter, a massive haul for a freshman member. Gill's office pointed out that he's given to over a dozen HFC members' campaigns. What they're saying: Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) accused the media of "ginning up stories about Republicans based on anonymous sources," insisting the group is "united and laser-focused" on advancing Trump's agenda. One HFC member defended Gill, telling Axios: "I'm glad that young talented patriots like Brandon are not only coming into politics but that they are climbing quickly...Of course I would like to see him stay in HFC." "I'm not frustrated with Brandon at all," Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.), also a freshman member of the caucus, told Axios. "He comes to meetings. I don't know why they feel like he doesn't." "HFC is its own worst enemy sometimes," one GOP member told Axios. "They've managed to kick out, alienate some of their members that help them fundraise." The Freedom Caucus has kicked out members before. In 2023, the group voted to oust former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) over a fight with Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), and in 2024, the group ousted former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) for "nonattendance." Friction point: Gill's bid to become the top Republican on the powerful Oversight Committee is also creating friction beyond the Freedom Caucus. Republicans Axios spoke with questioned whether Gill's success at generating viral hearing moments makes him qualified to lead the committee, while others have raised concerns about his history of publicly attacking fellow Republicans like Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) over her immigration bill . "He's kind of skipping a few steps here, and he doesn't necessarily have the credentials to do it," one House Republican told Axios. Gill has also sought to build influence within the broader conference, contributing $1.1 million to the National Republican Congressional Committee in September. Behind the scenes: A House Republican said Gill stopped returning texts and began treating colleagues differently as his national profile grew, echoing complaints from Gill's Freedom Caucus colleagues. The lawmaker told Axios that there was a sentiment among some Republicans that Gill's fame had gone to his head. Gill, who is president of his freshman class, is a frequent guest on Fox News, including during coveted primetime hours. The big picture: The Freedom Caucus is on the cusp of an identity crisis — at least 10 of HFC's more than two dozen members will not return next term, including some of its most prominent voices . Gill has been viewed by some in the caucus as someone who could fill that void and emerge as a leading voice for the next generation. But the group could gain influence at the highest levels of leadership: Founding member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is being floated as a potential minority leader if Republicans lose the House. That could reshape the group's relationship with GOP leadership, which the hard-line caucus has made a habit of challenging . The bottom line: "He's already kind of left the Freedom Caucus," an HFC member told Axios. "The only question is whether you formalize it or you don't."

Republicans are looking doomed in Michigan, Ohio, and Texas...but there's always Pennsylvania.

Eric Flores, a Republican vying to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) in Texas's 34th Congressional District, said he witnessed the realities of the border crisis firsthand in Texas during his time as a solider on Operation Guardian Support during President Donald Trump's first term. The post Exclusive — TX GOP Candidate Eric Flores: I Saw the Border Crisis Firsthand in Texas as a Soldier appeared first on Breitbart .

Incumbent Democrat Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) is pushing the "woke left trans agenda," Republican Eric Flores, challenging Gonzalez in the tossup district Texas District 34, said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily. The post Exclusive — TX GOP Candidate Eric Flores: Democrat Vicente Gonzalez Pushing the ‘Woke Left Trans Agenda’ appeared first on Breitbart .

Although many political prognostications predict a big night for Democrats in next month's midterm elections, Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) says he believes Republicans will perform better than expected. The post GOP Rep. Fallon: ‘Republicans Will Certainly Outperform the Polls’ appeared first on Breitbart .

He’s made Democrats’ dream of a Senate win in Texas more realistic than it has been for decades.

Ken Paxton, the GOP's Texas Senate nominee, did not acknowledge Democratic rival James Talarico's proposal to hold a debate on Fox News -- the Republican's presumed territory.

He described himself as a progressive fighter. Now, he is seeking Republican votes.

A 17-year-old from McKinney, Texas, is in federal custody after authorities accused him of plotting to kill Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) at an event on Oct. 17 and carry out a terrorist attack in North Texas on behalf of ISIS. WFAA, the ABC News affiliate in Dallas, reported that the suspect was arrested on October ...

Texas Democrats' best chance ‌at a statewide win in more than three decades is facing a wall of Republican money, with Elon Musk and other donors pouring hundreds of millions into a late effort to rescue Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

Democrat James Talarico heads into the final two weeks of his pivotal Texas Senate race after months of working to close an enthusiasm gap with black voters, a key voting bloc that could complicate his path to victory in much the same way GOP rival Ken Paxton is struggling to unite the Right. Talarico has […]

Democrat James Talarico has led nearly every recent poll, and local Republicans worry their voters won’t turn out. The blame game has already begun, writes Audrey Fahlberg.

In Tarrant County, a fight over polling places has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip on a longtime stronghold.

Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill. The GOP-led Stop Insider Trading Act was largely opposed by Democrats as it allowed lawmakers to retain their existing stock […]