Source: Polls collected by The New York Times. Pollsters that meet at least two of the three criteria below are considered “select pollsters” by The Times, as long as they are conducting polls for nonpartisan sponsors.
Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.
Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
Our detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.
With multiple local elections and special elections coming up across the Dallas-Fort Worth complex this year, let’s take a look at the candidates running for new positions.
Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss face off Jan. 31 in a race political experts say may foreshadow November elections.
Texas Right to Life, an anti-abortion organization, wrote on X on January 13: "Governor Greg Abbott has signed Texas' strongest Pro-Life laws over the last few years—because he believes every child deserves a chance at life. That's why we're proud to endorse Gov. Abbott for re-election this March!"