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Former Republican state Rep. Ernest Bailes, who lost his seat after opposing Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher push, is among the governor-elect's first appointments. Her other picks reflect priorities in public education, organized labor and local government.
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2026 Midterms
- Democrats poised to narrowly flip Texas State Board of Education
- Democrats have flipped the Texas House
- In the wake of vouchers, Democrats with public education backgrounds won up and down the ballot in Texas
- Edgewood ISD sees board shake up during 2026 midterm election
- Bexar County voters strike down school district funding measures, SCUC VATRE passes
- Early childhood initiative Pre-K 4 SA reauthorized for 20 more years
- Takeaways from a Democratic sweep in Texas
- Talarico pulls off the unthinkable, breaking Texas Democrats’ three-decade losing streak
- Gina Hinojosa defeats Gov. Greg Abbott, ending decades of Republican control of Texas governor's office
- In blue wave, Democrats flip Northside Texas House seat their party hasn’t won in 45 years
- Former San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg claims new role as next Bexar County Judge
- Democrats hold Bexar County’s DA office, but Luz Elena Chapa vows change
2026 Midterms In-Depth
Bobby Pulido defeats Monica De La Cruz, flips South Texas seat
The Grammy-winning Tejano music star declared victory in Texas' 15th Congressional District, where Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz was seeking a third term.
Former MLB player Mark Teixeira brings star power to San Antonio’s congressional delegation
Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira will be the only Republican in San Antonio's congressional delegation after defeating Democrat Kristin Hook in Texas' 21st Congressional District amid a wave of Democratic victories.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnny Garcia captures San Antonio’s new ‘whole enchilada’ district
The seat was created by Republicans’ mid-cycle redistricting effort, but became a top battleground in the scramble to control the U.S. House.
Democrat Joaquin Castro claims eighth term in reshaped San Antonio congressional district
Focused on immigration issues, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) sails to his eighth term in Congress representing the 20th Congressional District.
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout claims victory over Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout is declared winner of the 23rd Congressional District of Texas over Republican Brandon Herrera. Padilla Stout flips the Republican held district for the Democrats.
Henry Cuellar defeats Tano Tijerina, wins 12th term in Congress
The longtime Democratic congressman overcame a Republican challenge in a redrawn district that favored President Donald Trump in 2024, extending his more than two decades in Washington.
Democrat Joaquin Castro claims eighth term in reshaped San Antonio congressional district
Focused on immigration issues, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) sails to his eighth term in Congress representing the 20th Congressional District.
Vikki Goodwin defeats Dan Patrick in Texas lieutenant governor race
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick conceded the race in a statement late Tuesday.
In major upset, Nathan Johnson takes Texas attorney general’s office for Democrats
In a stunning upset with repercussions across the national legal landscape, Democrat Nathan Johnson claimed victory in the race to be Texas’ next top lawyer.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal defeats Bo French in historic Texas Railroad Commission race
The former oil field engineer becomes the first Democrat elected to the powerful state energy regulator since 1990, defeating a Republican whose controversial remarks drew national attention.
Sarah Eckhardt unseats GOP Comptroller Don Huffines in historic victory for Democrats
Sarah Eckhardt won the Texas comptroller race on Election Day, becoming the first Democrat in decades to oversee state revenue forecasts, tax collections and government purchasing.
Democrat Clayton Tucker wins Texas agriculture commissioner race
Tucker and his Republican opponent, Nate Sheets, ran to replace longtime Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
TPR En Español
- Se esperan lluvias este fin de semana en el área de San Antonio debido al avance de un frente frío.
- Se levanta la prohibición de quemas en el condado de Bexar al acercarse las fiestas
- La Arquidiócesis de San Antonio celebrará su centenario con una misa en el Estadio Wolff el 7 de noviembre.
- La Demócrata Katy Padilla Stout se declara vencedora al derrotar a Brandon Herrera en el distrito electoral 23 de Texas.
- La iniciativa de educación infantil temprana Pre-K 4 SA se renueva por 20 años más.
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