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Democratic turnout for the March 3 primary more than doubled compared with recent primary elections, according to state data.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection this week quietly updated its "Smart Wall" map to remove two "primary border barrier system" projects in the Big Bend area, including one recently slated for Big Bend National Park. Other projects are still listed for parts of Presidio, Jeff Davis and Hudspeth counties.
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A win for Greg Abbott in November would put the Republican on track to becoming the longest serving governor of Texas. For Democrat Gina Hinojosa, an Austin-area Texas House member, a win would break a 30-plus year Republican streak in the office.
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Talarico, after winning a tight race against Crockett, is seeking to give Democrats their first win in a statewide election in more than 30 years.
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The incumbent Cornyn, seeking a fifth term in Washington, drew primary challenges from the Texas AG Paxton and Houston Congressman Wesley Hunt.
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Multiple statewide and county-level primary races are heading to runoff elections in May.