LUBBOCK, Texas — As one election cycle ends, another one begins. This time, it's primary season. In March 2026, Texans will head back to the polls to cast their votes in either the Democratic or Republican party primaries to choose their party's ...

The U.S. Supreme Court will now make a final decision on whether Texas can use its new congressional map, which was drawn this summer to benefit Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. The outcome could have a huge impact on which party controls the U.

Republicans hope the U.S. Supreme Court will overrule a three-judge panel and bring the new map back into play, but the deadline for candidates to file is less than three weeks away, Dec. 8.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Brown ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.

First, a switch to new congressional maps. Now, a switch back to the old ones, with a key deadline approaching, and another reversal possible.

Acting Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards are competing for the congressional seat, which has been vacant since the March death of U.S. Rep.

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee and former city council member Amanda Edwards are vying to finish out the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner's term.