Gutierrez’s lead could amount to an upset after Texas House Republicans redrew the district to be friendlier to conservative candidates. Republican candidate Alex Mealer, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, had held a six-point lead in the polls leading up to the election.
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Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott has conceded the Texas governor’s race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa. Abbott announced the concession in a speech Tuesday night, following an election centered on the direction of state government. FULL LIST: Texas general election results for Nov. 3,...
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa has won the race for Texas governor, defeating incumbent Republican Greg Abbott, according to The Associated Press race call. The result makes Hinojosa the first Democratic governor of Texas since Ann Richards left office in 1995. FULL LIST: Texas general e...
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Democrat James Talarico has won the race for U.S. Senate in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton, according to NBC News. The victory fallows a closely watched campaign for the seat held by Republican Se. John Cornyn, who lost his party’s nomination to Paxton earlier this year. ...
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The direction of the final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office will be decided over the next several hours. With every U.S. House seat up for grabs and Senate races in 35 states, control of Congress is on the line. Additionally, voters in more than two-thirds of ...
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Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.
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Follow Texas midterm election 2026 live updates on Senate and governor races, Houston and Harris County voting, polling locations, election results and live coverage....
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The Houston Football team saw their name dash across the screen of the first College Football Playoff Rankings on Tuesday night as the No. 17 team in the rankings. The Cougars return to TDECU Stadium on Saturday to face Cincinnati for Homecoming and Military Appreciation Day on S...
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Mark Henry has served four terms as Galveston County Judge, touting his work to decrease property taxes and earning a perfect bond rating in the county....
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Plummer is the first African American to be elected Harris County judge.
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Follow live Houston-area election results for the 2026 midterms. See updated vote totals for Texas statewide and local races as ballots are counted.
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Democrats held early leads in several major Texas races Tuesday night, including U.S. Senate and governor. Here's where statewide contests stand.
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Republican Alex Mealer has conceded to Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in the race for Texas’ 9th Congressional District.
