Trending
Prev Story
Next Story

Texas is not used to being a battleground state | CNN Politics

CNN International •
October 31, 2026 • 12:00 PM
1
1 reads 0 reactions

CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the surprisingly close Senate race in Texas, a state Democrats haven’t won in over 30 years.

Texas is not used to being a battleground state | CNN Politics

CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on the surprisingly close Senate race in Texas, a state Democrats haven't won in over 30 years.

CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on the surprisingly close Senate race in Texas, a state Democrats haven't won in over 30 years.

Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers says he would welcome Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens at his campaign events, after Abdul El-Sayed asked her not to join him on the trail amid disagreements over her support for Israel and the war in Gaza.

Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom says he invited former Vice President Kamala Harris to Mississippi to draw attention to rural healthcare threats. His pitch to Republican voters, he said, is a promise to deliver on issues President Donald Trump campaigned on in 2024 but hasn't accomplished.

Alaska's Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola called the election conspiracy allegations made against her "offensive" amid federal investigation. She also said she would be “happy to fire” her former campaign manager again after the ex-staffer alleged Peltola was aware of efforts to recruit a candidate with the same name as her Republican opponent to create confusion among voters.

President Donald Trump continued his attacks on Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Florida rally on Friday, urging voters to “send him back to where he came from,” despite El-Sayed being born and raised in Michigan.

CNN's Harry Enten breaks down what it would take for Democrats to take control of the Senate.

CNN's Jennifer Agiesta takes you behind the scenes of CNN's Decision Desk ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Prev Swipe Story Next

Same Story from Other Publications

Compare how 5 other independent news outlets reported on this story.

5 Publications
CNBC World
4d ago
Millions of dollars poured into prediction markets on election night, trading on Democratic control of Congress and Texas governor's race

Millions of dollars poured into prediction markets on election night, trading on Democratic control of Congress and Texas governor's race

Election night showed how traders reacted in real time to midterm results, as trading activity surged and market prices shifted to Democrats on Nov. 3.

#texas #democrats
Compare →
The Guardian
6d ago
Black voter turnout surges in US south despite Republican redistricting drive: ‘They could not stop the momentum’

Black voter turnout surges in US south despite Republican redistricting drive: ‘They could not stop the momentum’

The GOP tried to dilute their power, but Black voters helped Democrats get elected in Alabama, Texas and Florida

#texas #democrats
Compare →
NPR News
3d ago
Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas

Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas

The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.

The Next Web (TNW)
5d ago
CoreWeave writes to Texas governor-elect on data centres

CoreWeave writes to Texas governor-elect on data centres

CoreWeave’s CEO wrote to Gina Hinojosa, who campaigned on a data centre moratorium, offering to work on rules for new projects in Texas.

RealEstate.com.au News
3d ago
Texas homeowner wins $200k after nightmare 6-year battle with HOA over tiny backyard office - realestate.com.au

Texas homeowner wins $200k after nightmare 6-year battle with HOA over tiny backyard office - realestate.com.au

A woman was left in disbelief after a common backyard renovation turned into a six-year battle and a $153,000 fee.

Related Stories

World News
Build #2611