State Rep. James Talarico started his journey in Texas politics by flipping a seat long-held by Republicans. Now, he's trying to do the same to get to D.C.

From the Texas battle for U.S. Senate to who’s running to be the state’s next governor, here are the key races — and candidates — to be watching as we head into 2026.

From Texas to South Carolina, a new wave of Black women candidates is stepping into the U.S. Senate race, potentially making history in the 2026 election cycle.

A significant number of politicians have already revealed they are not seeking reelection ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The U.S. Senate on Thursday rejected competing proposals by Republicans and Democrats to address a looming healthcare crisis, leaving some 24 million Americans vulnerable to significantly higher insurance premiums beginning on January 1 when a federal subsidy expires.

Trump and national Republicans pushed Indiana lawmakers for new district lines that could have allowed the party to gain two seats in next year’s midterms.

Republican Texas Rep. Brandon Gill said Wednesday that Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is hurting her own Senate campaign by attacking the very voters she needs to win. Crockett jumped into the Senate race Monday after months of hinting she would run if polling suggested she had a viable shot.