Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico, the top Democrats running for Senate in Texas, called for overhauling Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a debate on Saturday.

Marcos Vélez, a union organizer and first-time Democratic candidate, is running for lieutenant governor, arguing that the GOP is not the party of the working class.

Facing state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Marcos Vélez has landed the Texas AFL-CIO’s endorsement and support from a donor trail that leads back to the state party’s top campaign partner.

In a debate, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico differed in their political styles but agreed that violent immigration agents needed to be held to account.

Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.

This March, Jasmine Crockett, Ahmad R. Hassan and James Talarico are vying for the Democratic nomination to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. The winning Democratic candidate will face the winner of the Republican nomination in November.

Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.

Interviews with key strategists and donors reveal why Democrats think they can flip the Senate in 2026 through these states:

The greatest challenge is managing rapid growth while maintaining financial stability and quality of life. Texas must plan responsibly for population increases, workforce needs, water and energy demands, and education funding all at the same time. The Comptroller plays a central role in meeting this challenge because the office determines ...