Texas Elections 2018

CJ Grisham, a candidate challenging state Rep. Hugh Shine in the Republican primary, wrote Facebook posts suggesting violent responses to excessive force by police. But Grisham told The Texas Tribune he would "take a bullet for good cops." Full Story 

Did Sen. Bob Hall's starring role in an ad "paid for by Texas Right to Life Committee, Inc." violate campaign finance law? Depends on who you ask. Full Story 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spent almost a third of his cash on hand on television advertising in January. He also supported the primary opponent of a sitting Republican senator. Full Story 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sparing no expense — or attack — as he works to unseat a fellow Republican, state Rep. Sarah Davis of West University Place. Full Story 

A veteran Democratic lawmaker known as a brash tactician, Trey Martinez Fischer is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Diana Arevalo for the House District 116 seat he used to hold. Full Story 

With less than a month until the March 6 primaries, it's hard to find a Republican nominating contest for the Legislature where the "bathroom bill" is a central issue. Full Story 

Texas will host the first statewide primaries of 2018 on March 6. Unlike some other states, Texas doesn't allow voter registration on the day of an election. Full Story 

It's not enough to join a political party as a candidate. They have to believe you're one of them. Full Story 

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White has made half a dozen political donations at the federal level over the years. One stands out. Full Story 

From El Paso to Austin, dozens of candidates are running in competitive primaries for U.S. House seats. The latest fundraising reports give hints to which ones are drawing significant support and which remain long shots. Full Story 

Allies of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, have raised $1.7 million for a new super PAC that could come in handy as Cruz seeks a second term. Full Story 

Texas Republicans are enjoying a historic majority and fighting an escalating factional war at the same time. The state's majority party can't seem to agree on who's a true Republican and who isn't. Full Story 

Watch the full video of our conversation in Austin with state Reps. Gina Hinojosa, Donna Howard and Eddie Rodriguez. Or check out our full recap. Full Story 

State Rep. Joe Moody is joining fellow El Paso Democrat Beto O'Rourke's campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. Full Story 

The blue wave some Democrats hope for has to be big enough to top the red seawall that protects Republicans. The Democrats don’t need a wave in 2018 — they need a tsunami. Full Story 

The congressman challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018 says he had his biggest fundraising quarter so far. Full Story 

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, acknowledged Saturday that Republicans will need to fight to sell their tax overhaul that was recently signed into law by President Donald Trump, saluting plans by the influential Koch network to spend up to $20 million to promote the law's benefits. Full Story 

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, one of the most visible Democrats in Congress, is coming to Houston for a fundraiser this weekend. Both the location and the host sparked tension among Texas political players on Friday. Full Story 

At least 48 openly LGBTQ Texas candidates are running for office, a number roughly three times higher than any previous election cycle, according to OutSmart, a Houston LGBTQ magazine. Full Story 

The battle lines in a rural Texas GOP primary race have centered on school vouchers and gun rights, as Jim Largent, a superintendent in Granbury, alleges that state Rep. Mike Lang hasn't properly represented his district. Full Story