A Democratic former school board member who garnered attention for defeating a future cofounder of Moms for Liberty announced she is running for the U.S.

State Rep. James Talarico has jumped into the Democratic Senate primary race in Texas, announcing his bid early Tuesday morning.

One county Democratic chair said the open Democratic primary idea is “divisive” and would lead to “heated internal conversation.”

A Democratic lawmaker from Austin whose profile has risen with viral videos confronting right-wing policies is launching a long shot bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

The lawmakers voted 51-49 to table the measure, with hardline Republican Senators Josh Hawley and Rand Paul joining Democrats. US Senate Republicans narrowly turned away a surprise effort on Wednesday by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to force a vote on a measure ordering the Trump administration to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

With the GOP field in flux and high-profile Democrats still weighing bids, the race is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent Texas political history.

Austin, officially announced his run for the U.S. Senate early Tuesday morning, becoming the third Democrat and sixth candidate vying for the statewide position.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's decision not to run for reelection has reset the Republican field, spurring U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to jump into the race.

A Hancock County jury found that Matthew McDonald embezzled $225,000 from Max Linn, who mounted an unsuccessful campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.