The latest 2014 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
The state’s 2014 primaries will be held using the congressional and legislative maps approved this summer by lawmakers during a special session, a federal panel of judges in San Antonio ruled Friday. Full Story
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Political contributors are ready and willing to give to candidates who can show them some reason — in a very competitive season — why they ought to contribute. But that's not as easy as it looks. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has been in office since 2002 and serves as the upper chamber's minority whip. Yet based on the political buzz, he's playing second fiddle to a relative newcomer, Tea Party favorite and conservative darling Ted Cruz. Full Story
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For all the advantages that have lent the feel of an unofficial coronation to his candidacy for governor, Attorney General Greg Abbott remains an undefined figure among many Texas voters, including as many as 40 percent of Republican primary voters. Full Story
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The Univision stations in Austin, Dallas and Houston were No. 1 among adults ages 18 to 49 in July for total day viewing, prime time and late local news. And as Texas' campaign season heats up, candidates are taking note. Full Story
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The three GOP candidates for agriculture commissioner stress that rural areas must not be left behind as the state moves forward on water policy. Full Story
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If Wendy Davis runs for Texas governor, her biography will face greater scrutiny. Voters are likely to find an exceptionally ambitious woman who has experienced both poverty and wealth and isn’t nearly as partisan as some think. Full Story
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In this week's Newsreel: Gov. Rick Perry dons fashionable new glasses, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says he will renounce his Canadian citizenship, state Sen. Wendy Davis keeps her supporters waiting and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst tries to spring a relative from jail. Full Story
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In a recent speech to an anti-abortion group, Texas Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman, a Republican candidate for attorney general, said he believed many unborn babies "would have voted Republican." Full Story
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The Republican ticket is ready for the unofficial but traditional Labor Day start of the political cycle, but the Democrats are waiting for their top candidate to announce. Full Story
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Public opinion on voting rights in Texas neither paints a dour picture for gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott nor presents a clear path forward for Democrats. Full Story
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Texans will have to wait a little longer to find out if Wendy Davis will run for governor. The state senator said Wednesday she is postponing her decision until late September while she cares for her ailing father. Full Story
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In a new online campaign ad, Republican Jerry Patterson slaps some of his rivals for lieutenant governor for being "soft" and says this summer's filibuster in the Texas Senate — he calls it "Washington West" — might have gone differently with him in charge. Full Story
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Use our interactive to check out the top contributors in the first half of 2013 to candidates running for or considering a shot at governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner and agriculture commissioner. Full Story
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In his first campaign video as a candidate for comptroller, former state Rep. Raul Torres touts his interests in ending "sweetheart insider deals and politics as usual." The Corpus Christi Republican also highlights his background as a certified public accountant. Full Story
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On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: Democratic activists aren’t the only ones waiting for state Sen. Wendy Davis to reveal whether she's running for governor. So are potential statewide Democratic candidates. Full Story
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The return of abortion bills during the special sessions presents opportunities for both Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis to consolidate support and financial backers. But the choices they make could result in a potentially complicated general election dynamic. Full Story
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Lawmakers, who usually get bogged down in controversy over election laws, managed to pass a mail-in ballot measure that aims to crack down on voter fraud. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Four Republicans are vying to replace outgoing state Comptroller Susan Combs, and at least one Democrat may join the race soon, too. Full Story
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Ted Cruz saw his fortunes rise after picking up endorsements from like-minded conservatives in Washington. Now he is a hot commodity himself, as a potential 2016 presidential candidate and a potential kingmaker in other Senate races. Full Story
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