Texas Democratic Party
Coverage of Texas Democratic Party in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Democrat Johnny Garcia wins Texas House primary after rival’s antisemitic comments
Democrat Johnny Garcia won the Texas House primary after his rival, Maureen Galindo, faced backlash for antisemitic comments. The candidates participated in a forum in San Antonio on May 6.
- Texas Democrats pick lieutenant governor nominee to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Patrick
Texas Democrats selected Rep. Vikki Goodwin as their lieutenant governor nominee to challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in November. The primary runoff highlighted policy differences, with Goodwin focusing on education and healthcare while Vélez emphasized economic affordability. Patrick's potential defeat could reshape Texas Republican power dynamics.
- Talarico needs Crockett’s Black voters. They aren’t all convinced.
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico faces skepticism from Black voters in Texas, who largely supported Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the primary. Despite Talarico's outreach efforts, including church visits and meetings with leaders, many Black voters remain unconvinced he will earn their trust or address their concerns about voter suppression and policy follow-through.