Democrats will have 86 seats in lower chamber based on Tuesday's midterm results that prompt several Dems to start making calls for possible bids if veteran lawmaker isn't consensus choice. more
Gina Hinojosa ousts Abbott, Goodwin unseats Patrick, Dems sweep the statewide races, post net gain on Trump's Congress map and reclaim control of west wing in Austin with ride on tsunami in perfect storm. more
Capitol Inside final forecast has Talarico and Rosenthal in winner's circle with Hinojosa as the upset of the century in governor's fight, parties breaking even on Trump congressional map and Dems flipping 10 in the state House. more
Firm Nate Silver ranked as most accurate in 2025 shows Talarico up by 6 on day before vote when New York Times/Siena survey has him ahead by 7 while Hinojosa leads GOP governor by 1 in both surveys taken here in final days before finish line. more
Texas Democrats have chance to sweep statewide contests, reclaim state House majority and make mockery of Trump redistricting if wave is as big and as some Republicans fear in countdown to midterm vote on Tuesday. more
GOP Senate contender who took bait in wild goose chase on Democrat's mental health seizes on easily discredited claims on foe signing up for site as 21-year-old when report shows account creator was 20 years older and living in LA. more
Republican hopeful pulls plug on Come and Take It rallies in El Paso and Tyler after drawing skimpy crowds in three West Texas cities that are dark red for bid that rounds up $22M by October 14 for race that could swing majority to Dems. more
