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Texas redistricting fight with Democrats ‘could last years’, threatens Greg Abbott

Governor warns lawmakers who left to foil redistricting plan that he could call special session to extend battle

The Guardian - US

Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state

The order came at the request of Attorney General Ken Paxton, who O’Rourke accused in a separate lawsuit of going on a “fishing expedition, constitutional rights be damned.”

The Texas Tribune

Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff

The Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.

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Texas Gov. Abbott Says FBI Will Search For Dems Who Left The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push: 'Whatever State They May Be In'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the FBI will help his administration bring back Democrats who left the state to block the GOP's redistricting push

Latin Times

Texas Dems Seek Donations To Face Daily Fines For Leaving The State To Block GOP Redistricting Push

State House Democratic leader Gene Wu said the party is getting "a lot of small-dollar" donations to face the costs and fines associated with their initiative to block the GOP's redistricting push

Latin Times

Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group for funding Democrats who left state

The attorney general is also looking into the George Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC, which is playing a coordinating role to solicit donations from Democratic donors.

The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP congressional map

The former El Paso congressman also contributed to House Democrats’ 2021 quorum break. A PAC backed by Democratic donor George Soros is also involved in this year’s effort.

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Beto O’Rourke warns of third Trump term as Texas Democrats fight redistricting: ‘Those are the stakes’

‘We will see a Republican-majority Congress roll out the royal red carpet,’ former Texas representative says

The Independent UK

Texas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map

The lawmakers’ absence means the lower chamber won’t have enough members present to function, stalling passage of a draft map Democrats have condemned as a political power grab.

The Texas Tribune

Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’

Prominent Democrats and progressive activists spoke out ahead of first public hearing on proposed redistricting plan

The Guardian - US

Texans, Democrats condemn GOP redistricting plans at first public hearing

At the first of at least seven hearings, members of the public aired grievances about the unusual mid-decade redistricting effort.

The Texas Tribune

Joe Rogan anoints a new progressive star – can James Talarico triumph in Texas?

The state house member seemed like an unlikely aspirant for the US Senate battle, but an appearance on Rogan sparked the question: can he turn Texas blue?

The Guardian - US

Former Rep. Colin Allred makes another bid for Senate in Texas - Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.

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Texas Democrat Colin Allred launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign

Allred lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz last year by 8.5 points while outperforming the top of the ticket.

The Texas Tribune

Top Texas Democrats ponder the state’s future at forum amid questions about what’s next for their party

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke was joined at his San Antonio town hall by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and state Rep. James Talarico, whose names have been floated for statewide office.

The Texas Tribune

Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026

Casar, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, thinks economic populism and “authentic candidates” can win back recently converted GOP voters.

The Texas Tribune

Former astronaut Terry Virts drops Senate bid, announces run for Congress in redrawn Houston-area district

The retired Air Force colonel launched his campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in June, but he struggled to gain traction over other candidates.

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Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress

Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of candidates running to fill the solidly blue seat.

Latin Times

Beto O'Rourke Says Biden 'Failed This Country' by Running for a Second Term

Beto O'Rourke accused Joe Biden of endangering American democracy by refusing to step aside sooner in the 2024 election, a move he says helped Donald Trump return to power.

The Guardian - US

Biden ‘failed this country’ by seeking second term, says Beto O’Rourke

Ex-Texas representative, who lost gubernatorial election to Greg Abbott, joins Democrats lambasting former president

The Independent UK

Beto O’Rourke says Joe Biden ‘failed this country’ amid revelations of former president’s decline in office

Texas Democrat says ‘credibility problem is going to persist up until when Democrats say ‘we f***** up’’

Latin Times

Former Democratic Lawmaker Mocked for Claiming Biden 'Failed This Country' as Users Point to His Own Losses: 'Read the Room'

Beto O'Rourke's criticism of Biden's short-lived 2024 election run failed to resonate on social media, where users pointed to his own failed campaign history.

Latin Times

Former Democratic Presidential Hopeful Asserts Biden 'Failed This Country': 'We Might Lose The Greatest Country This World Has Known'

Beto O'Rourke lamented the former president and his team's decision to forego an open primary and run for re-election in 2024 during a podcast appearance.

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