DALLAS – U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s expected entry into the Texas Democratic Senate primary has reshaped 2026’s marquee contest and further thrust the Lone Star State into the national spotlight. Crockett,
Thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling, Republicans are expected to win five extra seats in the House of Representatives.
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
In 2023, Texas overcame lawsuits that sought to prevent constitutional amendments from going into effect, but one that voters approved in 2021 is still blocked.
Candidates have until Monday to file to run in the primary election. Many have been waiting for the legal battle to play out before doing so.