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CBS News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Texas Democrats seek to seize momentum, make gains in the state ahead of 2026 with "Blue Texas"
Last week, Austin state Representative James Talarico headlined a rally in Plano. The event is part of a statewide organizing tour as Democrats look to seize on any momentum during the Legislature's special session and the 2026 midterm elections. Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder has been in his position for over 100 days now and is part of the group making the rounds through the state. He sat down with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink to talk about "Blue Texas" and the new attempt to make gains in Texas in 2026. He told Jack that in his 100 days as chairman, he's done events in 45 counties around the state. "As the new chairman of the party, I've made a lot of promises, and amongst those promises are that we are building a grassroots apparatus in every corner of this State," said Scutter. "No more neglecting areas that are, you know, outside of major metros. We're going to show up in communities. We're going to shake people's hands, look them in the eye, tell them what we stand for and ask for their votes, and that's a lot of what this partnership is. It's about broadening what we're doing around the State of Texas and bringing in the resources to be able to accomplish that." Scudder told Jack that many of the recent decisions made by a majority Republican Legislature could lead voters to vote blue. "When a governor pushed... to defund our community public schools, and to give coupons to rich people to send their kids to fancy private schools on all of our backs," said Scudder. "You have a lieutenant governor who is operating, prioritizing, and eliminating THC products in the State of Texas, which no one's asking for. Just keep going down the ballot. And what you'll see is what's culminating into what could be the best year that Democrats have seen in Texas since the nineties." "If things don't go our way in the next election, it is not because they had a lazy chairman," said Scudder. "And it's not going to be because we did not do things differently and rethink this process from the ground up. I think that what we are doing is going to be hugely impactful. We'll just have to wait and see."
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican'
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from 'solid Republican' to 'likely Republican' this week as the contentious GOP primary between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton rages on. The ratings change comes as polls consistently show Paxton leading Cornyn in the Republican primary. However, in hypothetical general election polling, Paxton appears more vulnerable against Democrats than Cornyn does. The dynamic has made Democrats more hopeful about their chances in the Lone Star State, which has not seen a Democrat win statewide since 1994. Last month, the Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party launched an eight-figure campaign dubbed 'Blue Texas' aimed at electing Democrats up and down the ballot. Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), who lost his challenge against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) last year, has jumped into the Democratic primary along with retired NASA astronaut and Air Force pilot Terry Virts. President Trump has held off on endorsing in the intraparty contest; Paxton and Cornyn are both considered allies of the president. Cornyn told NBC News earlier this week that Trump has told him he is not ready to endorse in the race. 'I've talked to him about it a number of times. He is not ready to make that endorsement,' the senator told the network. 'I think as we start advertising and closing the gap in the polls, hopefully he'll see fit to make that endorsement, but we can't wait. 'I pointed out to him, and he knows this, that if he endorsed me, the race would be over.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
George Soros pours millions into conservative Red state to tip the scales in favor of Democrats ahead of 2026
As Texas has long been a majorly red state, a new effort backed by billionaire George Soros is aiming to change that, as per a report. A Red State With a Blue Target Soros will be spending millions to back Texas Majority PAC , a political action committee , as it wants to launch the Blue Texas initiative along with the Texas Democratic Party , reported the Independent. The initiative aims to organise tens of thousands of volunteers, recruit candidates and increase voter turnout, as Texas Democrats have not been able to win a statewide office since 1994, as per the report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Caserio Cariaprima (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo Recent Election Setbacks in Texas Sen. Ted Cruz had won the re-election by double digits in 2024 and US president Donald Trump won Texas by over 13 points, while former US president Joe Biden only lost Texas by about 5.6 points, reported the Independent. The Democratic Party in Texas lost in 2024 even after the Texas Majority PAC, the state Democratic Party and county parties under the Blue Texas umbrella spent $35 million, according to the report. Live Events Looking Toward 2026 Midterm Elections Even in the 2026 midterm elections , the Democratic Party is expected to face trouble as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott might run for a fourth term and likely win re-election, as per the Independent. While, the deputy executive director of Texas Majority PAC, Katherine Fischer said, 'If a win is on the table in 2026, we don't want to leave it there by not being organized,' quoted the Independent. Katherine also pointed out that, 'There is no choice for Texas or for anyone else in the country who wants to see a Democrat in the White House after 2032 but to find a pathway through Texas,' as quoted in the report. FAQs Why is George Soros spending money in Texas? He's backing efforts to make Texas more competitive for Democrats, especially ahead of the 2026 elections. What is the Blue Texas initiative? It's a campaign to organize volunteers, recruit candidates, and boost voter turnout across Texas.
Bloomberg
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Soros-Backed Texas PAC Launches Bid to Boost Democrats in 2026
A political group backed by megadonor George Soros is redoubling its effort to make the reliably red state of Texas more Democratic. Texas Majority PAC, which received $1 million from Soros in April and $3 million last year, is launching a new campaign with the Texas Democratic Party to recruit candidates and volunteers across the state. The PAC pledged an unspecified eight-figure investment, but it's unclear how much additional funding Soros may provide the effort. The campaign, called Blue Texas, was reported earlier by the Wall Street Journal.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Soros-backed group, Democrats pour money into Texas ahead of 2026
A group backed by Democratic mega donor George Soros is pouring money into Texas ahead of next year's midterms in hopes of flipping the red state blue. The Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party launched an eight-figure campaign dubbed 'Blue Texas' on Monday aimed at electing Democrats up and down the ballot in the Lone Star State next year. Later this month, the effort will hold kickoff rallies in Harris, Dallas, Travis, Bexar, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Brazoria, Williamson, Hidalgo, Cameron, and El Paso Counties. Next month, Blue Texas will launch the 'Turn Texas Blue' tour, which will make stops in over 24 cities including Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Galveston, Paris, and Port Arthur. Soros funds the Texas Majority PAC. The launch comes as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) fights for his political life in a closely contested primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton (R ). Most polls show Paxton leading Cornyn ahead of the February primary. However, other polls show Democrats within striking distance of Paxton in a general election. Texas Democrats say that Paxton's potential weakness with the state's general electorate opens up an opportunity for them in the state the party has struggled to make inroads in. 'We're combining deep experience, local leadership, and significant statewide investment to meet this moment,' said Katherine Fischer, director of the Texas Majority PAC. 'With Trump back in the White House and Ken Paxton dragging down the GOP ticket, we have a massive opportunity to win in 2026. Our efforts this cycle are aimed at winning in the short-term, and making Texas a true battleground state in the long term.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
