Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa held a joint rally at Houston's Bayou Music Center on October 31, 2026, three days before Election Day on November 3. Both candidates centered their closing argument on opposing Republican backing by billionaire Elon Musk.
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Voters in Tarrant County cast ballots on Nov. 3, 2026 for district clerk and county clerk. For district clerk, Republican incumbent Tom Wilder faced Democratic challenger Nathan Smith. For county clerk, Republican incumbent Mary Louise Nicholson faced Democratic challenger Lydia Bean.
Tom Wilder, Republican incumbent for Tarrant County district clerk; Nathan Smith, Democratic challenger for Tarrant County district clerk; Mary Louise Nicholson, Republican incumbent for Tarrant County county clerk and 1 more
Willie Nelson, a musician, endorsed James Talarico, the Democratic candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, days before the Nov. 3 election.
$$20 million for monthly sales of Willie's Remedy+ hemp THC drink
Willie Nelson, Singer and hemp product business owner, endorser of Talarico; James Talarico, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate from Texas; Ken Paxton, Republican Attorney General of Texas, Senate candidate
Election Day for the 2026 midterm election occurred on Nov. 3, 2026. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide. Voters decided races for U.S. Senate, Governor, Congress, state legislature, and local offices.
$1,036,349 for early in-person ballots cast in Harris County, 2026
Harris County voters, cast ballots on Election Day; Monica De La Cruz, incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House District 15; Bobby Pulido, Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 15 and 6 more
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, and James Talarico, state representative, are competing in a close U.S. Senate race for Texas. The race addresses economy, immigration, and Latino voter outreach ahead of Election Day.
Ken Paxton, U.S. Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General; James Talarico, U.S. Senate candidate, state representative; Joshua Blank, research director, Texas Politics Project at University of Texas at Austin
A poll conducted by New York Times/Sienna found Democrat Gina Hinojosa leading Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the Texas governor race as voters prepared for Election Day on Nov. 3. Abbott is seeking a fourth term as governor.
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas governor; Greg Abbott, Republican incumbent Texas governor seeking fourth term; New York Times/Sienna, Poll conductor
On the eve of Texas elections, Democratic candidate Pooja Sethi challenged Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton to condemn remarks about Indian Americans made by Republican Bo French, the Railroad Commission nominee. Paxton had responded to earlier criticism without naming French, instead criticizing his Democratic opponent James Talarico.
Pooja Sethi, Democratic candidate for Texas House District 47; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Republican US Senate nominee; Bo French, Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commission and 2 more
A nationwide nonpartisan initiative called DJs at the Polls is bringing local DJs to more than 200 polling locations across the Houston area on Election Day, November 3, with music aimed at boosting voter turnout. Election Day weather in Eastern Texas is expected to include rain and thunderstorms.
Michael Sanni (DJ GQ Mike), Local DJ participating in DJs at the Polls; Anton Moore, Founder and co-director of DJs at the Polls; DJs at the Polls, Nationwide nonpartisan organization bringing DJs to polling locations
Leaders from national Hispanic organizations conducted a "Vamos a Votar" get-out-the-vote tour through the Rio Grande Valley on Monday ahead of the Tuesday midterm elections. The tour stopped at neighborhoods and businesses to encourage Hispanic voters to participate.
Janet Murguia, President and CEO of UnidosUS; Juan Proaño, CEO of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC); Monica De La Cruz, Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Texas 15th Congressional District and 3 more