Upshot: Why Texas could turn blue

May 28, 2026

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A Blue Texas May Be More Than a Dream for Democrats

Ken Paxton’s victory for the Republican nomination and a big shift among Hispanic voters have put a Senate seat within reach.

By Nate Cohn

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Eight states have redrawn their district lines since last summer, and two more are pushing to use new maps ahead of the midterm elections.

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A Deciding Factor in Congress Right Now: Who Shows Up to Vote

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