Texas Democratic Convention
Coverage of Texas Democratic Convention in the Nexus archive.
- Texas Democrats welcome Bernie Sanders and plunge into kitchen-table politics
Texas Democrats welcomed Bernie Sanders, who spoke at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi. The event occurred on June 27, 2026.
- Kendall Scudder wins race to lead Texas Democratic Party into critical midterms
Kendall Scudder has won the leadership of the Texas Democratic Party and is chairing a convention session in Corpus Christi on June 26, 2026. The event is part of the party's efforts ahead of critical midterms.
- Unease about Talarico’s Black support on display at Texas Democratic Convention
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, addressed the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on June 26, 2026. Concerns were expressed regarding his support among Black voters.
- James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa attack GOP with parallel populist pitches at Texas Democratic Convention
James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa criticized the GOP during their speeches at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on June 26, 2026. Talarico is a U.S. Senate candidate, and Hinojosa is a candidate for Texas governor.
- Dolores Huerta tells Texas Democrats to organize and “save democracy” in surprise convention appearance
Dolores Huerta urged Texas Democrats to organize and 'save democracy' at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi on June 26, 2026. She is a civil rights leader and co-founder of the group that became the United Farm Workers of America.
- Abbott trolls Talarico with tacos and cattle at Texas Democratic Convention, ignoring opponent Hinojosa
Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign staged a counterprogramming stunt featuring a bull during the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi. The event targeted Sylvia Talarico with tacos and cattle but ignored Hinojosa.
- Takeaways from Texas: Pritzker building state party coalitions that may prove helpful in 2028
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker visited Texas to support Democrats in their bid for a statewide seat and build political coalitions, following past tensions with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over migrant busing. Pritzker also hosted a fundraiser for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and has delivered speeches that have fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential run.
- Texas Democrats head to convention with optimism, but questions about November remain
The Texas Democratic Convention begins Thursday in Corpus Christi. Democratic candidate James Talarico is essentially even with Republican opponent Ken Paxton in polls for U.S. Senate.
- Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention
Texas Democrats aim to unite their ticket and attract national attention during the Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso. The first general session of the convention took place on June 7, 2024.