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Patricia Lim/KUT NewsFrom the Texas battle for U.S. Senate to who's running to be the state's next governor, here are the key races — and candidates — to be watching as we head into 2026. -
Brian Kirkpatrick/ReutersDays after pardoning Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar of federal corruption charges, President Trump went after Cuellar on social media - saying he showed a "lack of loyalty" by filing for reelection as a Democrat, amid speculation that he might switch parties.
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A federal court in El Paso ruled that the redistricting backed by Trump and Republicans to reshape the map for the 2026 midterms illegally minimized the voting power of minorities. -
David Richardson, who had no background in emergency management when he was appointed in May, served just six months in the job. -
Paxton announced Wednesday he has filed the necessary paperwork to enter the 2026 race. The Republican first declared his intentions to run earlier this year. -
The U.S. House Budget Committee chairman announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2026, just days after his office reported an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
