Daily Archives: February 26, 2026

UT/Texas Politics Project: Crockett 56, Talarico 44

Adding it to the poll pile. Dallas U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has a double-digit lead over Austin state Rep. James Talarico in the final days of Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, according to a new poll released Wednesday. In the survey, … Continue reading

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The TEA falls into a familiar pattern

We feel your pain, Fort Worth ISD. Nearly 300 people want a seat on the Texas-appointed board replacing FWISD’s nine locally elected trustees, but none of their names are publicly known. The Fort Worth Report requested the list of applicants … Continue reading

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2026 primary early voting Day Nine: Keep on keeping on

Here’s another Derek Ryan update. Turnout Comparison Based on the data I have, here is where things stand: -747,153 people have voted in the Republican Primary (4.0% of all registered voters). -865,385 people have voted in the Democratic Primary (4.6% … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of February 23

The Texas Progressive Alliance urges everyone to vote in the 2026 primary as it brings you this week’s roundup. Off the Kuff rounded up all his interviews and Q&As for the primary cycle, including the late-breaking interview with Rep. Sylvia … Continue reading

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