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“Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor's race, CBS News projects.”

“CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race.”

“Elon Musk, the crypto industry and AI backers together poured hundreds of millions of dollars into key midterm races from Texas to Ohio but came up short.”

“This week, Republicans lost, well, everything, including the House, Senate, and many competitive gubernatorial races, meaning unfortunately, you’re not getting those $5,000 checks from Daddy Trump.”

“Rob Sand Rob Sand, 44, defeated Republican Zach Lahn in Iowa's open gubernatorial race, succeeding Republican Gov.”

“Across the country, Democratic gubernatorial candidates also burst ahead, winning races in GOP strongholds like Georgia, Ohio and Texas.”

“The Texas gubernatorial race is also projected to see a historic first, with Democratic Rep.”

“Gina Hinojosa The Texas gubernatorial race is also projected to see a historic first, with Democratic Rep.”

“MS NOW host claims Byron Donalds isn’t true ‘kinfolk’ after historic Florida gubernatorial win By CJ Womack, Fox News Published Nov. 4, 2026, 8:06 p.m.”

“In addition to the local measures, Democrats won gubernatorial races in several states including Texas, Georgia and Ohio after campaigning for tougher oversight of tech infrastructure.”

“Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who defeated Republican i in the race for governor, proposed a temporary ban on data center construction during her campaign."Texas is the foundation of the AI buildout in the U.S.,"”

“Democrats running in more than 130 federal and gubernatorial races aired anti-tech or anti-data center ads this cycle, one analysis showed.”

“The attacks were a defining feature of the race, stirring safety concerns among residents in and around Dearborn, home to one of the nation’s largest Arab American communities, local officials and residents said this week.”

“The attacks were a defining feature of the race, stirring safety concerns among residents in and around Dearborn, home to one of the nation's largest Arab American communities, local officials and residents said this week.”

“…ani, a 44-year-old Latino Republican congressman and former gubernatorial adviser, has faced close races for his US House seat in each election, narrowly beating out his Democrat opponent in 2022 and 2024 in the toss-up sixth congressional district in…”

“Senator John Cornyn of Texas wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that Republicans made a series of “unforced political errors”, including being told to embrace scandal-plagued nominee Ken Paxton, who defeated him in a primary race.”

“Democrats took back the House and the Senate and won in several gubernatorial races.”

“Byron Donalds, a Florida House Republican, won the contest for DeSantis' seat despite other GOP candidates losing their gubernatorial races around the U.S.”

“DeSantis will be replaced by fellow Republican Byron Donalds, who won the gubernatorial race against Democrat candidate David Jolly.”

“Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton cracks open deep-red Texas for Democrats after bitter GOP primary Texas has not sent a Democrat to statewide office since 1994, but the party sees a rare opening in this year's Senate race.”

“Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton cracks open deep-red Texas for Democrats after bitter GOP primary Texas has not sent a Democrat to statewide office since 1994, but the party sees a rare opening in this year's Senate race.”

“…nate nor Fuv elections Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah and Washington have neither a Senate election nor a gubernatorial election but voters will elect members of the US House of Representatives along with candidates in state legislative and local…”

“That’s nearly 10 million more than at the same point before the 2022 midterms, with some of the biggest increases recorded in states having competitive Senate races.”

“In Texas, the Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and his allies have pumped out controversial ads – many of them AI-generated – that attack his opponent James Talarico as effeminate and misstate his position on transgender rights.”

“Plus, we explore two Senate races where Black voters are playing a critical role. — Adam Wollner Ramaswamy’s ad splits the GOP in Ohio’s closing stretch Analysis by Jonathan Allen If there’s one notion that Republican Vivek Ramaswamy reinforced with an ad…”

“There are several close Senate races in what had previously been reliably red states, forcing Trump to travel to places like South Carolina, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, Ohio and Florida.”

“There are several close Senate races in what had previously been reliably red states, forcing Trump to travel to places like South Carolina, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, Ohio and Florida.”

“Garry Mauro, a former Texas land commissioner who was among the last Democrats to win a statewide race in 1994, told The New York Times.”

“Ramaswamy said, calling it a “tough race” that was “bitter at times in both directions.””

“Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., noted that Latino voters “delivered a gubernatorial seat in Texas,” as well as a U.S. senator.”

“Amy Acton, who won Ohio’s gubernatorial race, has also prioritized reining in data center development, promising to issue guardrails on developments.”

“Piker livestreamed on Twitch for more than 13 hours, offering real-time political commentary as Democrats took control of the House and Senate and won several key gubernatorial races.”

“We knew that Texas was probably shifting blue.”

“And in Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa’s win in the governor’s race is also expected to give the party authority over the administration of state elections.”

“Sherrod Brown, the party’s Senate candidate in Ohio, and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa also staked their campaigns on opposition to data centers.”

“The Associated Press reported that Democrats flipped at least seven Senate seats, including in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina.”

“Republicans face another bruising defeat in gubernatorial race While Republicans across the country have laboured to turn California into a symbol of liberal dysfunction, voters in the state remain unconvinced that conservatives offer a better alternative.”

“The 2026 midterm elections will feature 36 gubernatorial races, with voters determining which party will shape the political direction of most states across the country.”

“A contingent of Democrats running for office in House, Senate, and gubernatorial races this election cycle have, in some form, bucked the transgender movement’s central positions on female-only sports and youth gender medicine.”

“Senate race in Texas since 1988, despite his and his surrogates’ efforts to paint his Democratic opponent, state Rep.”

“Voters across the country will head to the polls Tuesday to determine control of Congress, decide key gubernatorial and state legislative races, and weigh in on local contests.”

“The Fox News Decision Desk will provide race calls for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests, along with projections of which party will control each chamber of Congress.”

“In Texas, where Latinos account for nearly a third of the eligible electorate, a shift in their support could have consequences for the closely contested Senate and gubernatorial races, as well as several competitive House districts.”

“He and a small battalion of quarter-zipped Republican pols were taking turns warming up Lori’s Roadhouse for gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who was in town to make the closing argument of his beleaguered, often-bizarre campaign.”

“No Democrat has won a Senate race in Texas since 1988.”

“The Hawkeye state’s gubernatorial race is also shaping up to be competitive, with Democratic state auditor Rob Sand facing Republican nominee Zach Lahn.”

“But between redistricting and the deep partisan divide between metropolitan and rural America, there simply aren’t as many competitive races as there were in some previous years when the House flipped, including 2018, when Democrats netted 40 more seats.”

“Supporters of Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico told the Daily Mail they were a mix of nervous and optimistic about his chances, as a Democrat hasn't been elected statewide in 32 years Supporters of Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico…”

“Gubernatorial races are less partisan than Congressional ones and produce more crossover voting.”

“A competitive Texas governor’s race could shape the future of one of the biggest US data center markets, as opposition to the AI buildout goes global.”

“The Democrats, defeated and dispirited just two years ago, are eyeing victories in races long conceded to the Republicans.”

“The group — which makes up more than 30% of Texas' eligible electorate — could prove pivotal in Texas' closely watched Senate and gubernatorial races.”

“Notable gubernatorial elections include Alaska, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.”

“Winning gubernatorial races would lead to trifectas in Nevada and Vermont.”

“When the gubernatorial campaign of Eric Swalwell, the now former California congressman, imploded amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the afterthought became the frontrunner.”

“…example, the false claim (or implication) that Senate candidate James Talarico in Texas supported “taxpayer-funded sex change surgeries on kids”, Senate candidate Roy Cooper released a murderer from prison, or gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton is an…”

“He continues to spread the debunked MAGA conspiracy theory that James Talarico, the Democratic senatorial candidate in Texas, left the campaign trail to be treated for mental illness.”

“Ken Paxton campaign no longer has Alamo event scheduled Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton's campaign will no longer hold an event on the eve of Election Day at the Alamo, as originally advertised.”

“… typically considered strongholds for the party, such as in Texas, where most surveys have found that the Democratic candidate James Talarico is ahead—by a narrow margin—of Republican Ken Paxton in a heated and expensive Senate race heading into Election Day…”

“The Fox News Decision Desk will provide race calls for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests, along with projections of which party will control each chamber of Congress.”

“…ead — sometimes narrowly, sometimes not — in basically every Senate battleground and in the associated governor’s races, including in Texas: These polls weren’t quite in the territory of FLIPR’s officially “weird” scenarios, but they're close to that…”

“Haley Stevens (D–Mich.) has unexpectedly endorsed Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, in the Michigan Senate race.”

“(Begin VT) SENATOR TED CRUZ (R-Texas): We could lose Texas, and, by the way, not just the Senate race.”

“Indian Americans account for about 1% of the US population, and are concentrated in key parts of several battleground states, including Texas, Michigan, Georgia and North Carolina, making them an important voting bloc.”

“Thanks to FLIPR’s quasi-omniscience, I’ll show you who will eventually win in each simulation, but 1-2 Senate races, 1-2 gubernatorial races, and roughly a dozen House contests will likely remain ambiguous as of early Wednesday morning.”

“The gubernatorial races in red states Florida, Kansas, and Texas are rated Lean Republican, according to the Power Rankings.”

“There are far fewer undecided voters in Texas, where last week’s Fox News Poll showed a tied race at 49%-49%.”

“ET: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont To get things started, all eyes are on the senate and gubernatorial races in Georgia and Florida.”

“If anyone knows how to run a race, it’s Deb Haaland.”

“I'm not even sure you could buy that.' Despite GOP Gubernatorial hopeful Mike Mazzei hugely outspending Munson - including pouring over $12 million of his own fortune into his campaign - the tightening race thrust Oklahoma into the national spotlight.”

“Control of Congress could hinge on a handful of races, and when a House or Senate result is contested, the chamber itself has the final say.”

“For 20 years, I lived in Ohio, where the governor's race is a dog's breakfast buffet of terrible, rotten choices.”

“…seats | | Gabe Evans (R) vs Manny Rutinel (D) | High-stakes race with a 40% Hispanic electorate | | Vicente Gonzalez (D) vs Eric Flores (R) | Key battleground following state redistricting wars | | Max Miller (R) vs Brian Poindexter (D) | Once safe seat now…”

“Plus, Kristen Welker shares the top Senate races she will be watching Tuesday. — Adam Wollner The final countdown With the midterm elections reaching their conclusion in just four days, NBC News reporters are spread out across the country, speaking with…”

“While Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa have captured most of the headlines (guilty), the stakes are high in Tarrant County’s local races, where Democrats have not won a countywide race in decades.”

“Texas is home to four of the nation’s 10 most financially distressed major cities, including Houston, which ranks second nationwide, according to a 2026 analysis.”

“But polls show a slim margin between the Republican and Democratic Senate candidates in Kansas – which has not sent a Democrat to the US Senate in 96 years – and Democrats have a small edge over Republicans in the Iowa gubernatorial and Senate races.”

“Across the map, from Alaska to Texas and as far as Maine, Republicans appear underwater.”

“A few states1 have abortion-policy ballot measures on the ballot this year, and the issue has come up in a few races: In Maine, Troy Jackson has repeatedly attacked Sen.”

“There shouldn’t be much question, though, about Pingree being a heavy favorite in a fairly typical gubernatorial race.”

“The race is tight, and Collins appears to be holding up, but the Democratic base of voters in the only Toss Up state won by Kamala Harris (D) in 2024, gives Troy Jackson (D) a real shot here. 2024: HARRIS +6 TEXAS (R-OPEN-Cornyn lost primary) — TOSS UP It's…”

“Alaska: The ‘Decoy Dan’ race Surging heating fuel, electricity and grocery prices are disproportionately whacking residents of this remote, traditionally red state.”

“This is the state of the ugly governor’s race in the Buckeye State, where the mudslinging is off the charts and out-of-power Democrats are feeling hopeful that their gubernatorial nominee’s anti-corruption, anti-corporate messaging is giving them a boost in a…”

“… speaks to El-Sayed as religion becomes flashpoint in Senate race Dearborn, Michigan – Jake Lang, a far-right provocateur in a bulletproof vest, shouts anti-Muslim obscenities on a bullhorn outside a rally featuring former US President Barack Obama in…”

“It's an indication that control of Congress will be decided not by Washington insiders, but by the voters who turn out in key races in Maine, Michigan, Texas and Alaska.”

“There are far fewer undecided voters in Texas, where last week’s Fox News Poll showed a tied race at 49%-49%.”

““I think races in Texas, Ohio, Alaska, and Michigan are all toss-ups, which in this environment probably favour the Democrat in the race.”

“In Texas, Vice President JD Vance will hold a rally in Weatherford at 17:15 GMT, with Republican candidate Ken Paxton facing a close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“Latino voters key to Democratic hopes in Texas AI generated RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas - In the Rio Grande Valley at the southernmost tip of Texas, cowboy boots stomp along to Tejano music in this heavily Latino region, where voters could deliver on Democrats’…”

“'Sad to see that Fox & Friends (Sunday) is not covering our packed house and incredibly enthusiastic (beyond!) Rally that took place in Ohio last night, or the ones in Alabama, Texas, or Oklahoma over the past two days,' wrote the president.”

“…s embarking on what he says will be a 32-day blitz ahead of the November 3 elections, hitting the deep red states of Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama this week before pivoting to Ohio, a battleground state that´s home to one of the top-tier Senate races this…”

“Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.”

“Dems invest in Texas: A week ago, I wrote that the Democratic Governors Association was under pressure from prominent Latino Democrats to perceive the Texas gubernatorial election as competitive and to invest in Gina Hinojosa's bid against the Republican…”

“National Democrats are stepping up their financial support for Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate after recent polls showed a dead heat and more Democrats began to see an opportunity to potentially defeat three-term incumbent Republican Gov.”

“New York’s Kathy Hochul appointed state AG and Trump nemesis Letitia James as “special counsel” to weaponize the sordid case into a political cudgel to wield against Bruce Blakeman in her own gubernatorial race.”

“The president's Republican Party has hoped to win more races in the state in recent years, including this year's gubernatorial election.”

“Earlier this year he campaigned in Texas with the Senate nominee James Talarico and the gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa, and featured in an ad for Josh Turek, the Iowa Senate candidate.”

“Obama has lent his star power to Democrats facing tight races in the midterm elections, appearing alongside Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico at an event in May and in a campaign ad with Iowa Democrat Josh Turek.”

“Ted Cruz accused Vice President JD Vance of "feeling insecure" after Vance suggested the Texas Republican was already running for president in 2028, escalating a public clash between two possible contenders for the GOP nomination.”

“The Texas Republican crowed about his efforts to boost Republican candidates heading into the Nov. 3 midterm elections, where his home state is in play for a tough Senate race.”

“Vance visited Texas to boost Republican candidate Eric Flores in his race against Rep.”

“Vance is headed to south Texas on Wednesday, where he will headline a midterm rally meant to boost a handful of Republicans in competitive House races, including Republican Eric Flores, who is challenging Rep.”

“Texas, the host state for the convention, also features a competitive race with scandal-plagued Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton running against Democratic state Rep.”

“Collins’ reelection race is one of six toss-up contests that will determine which party is in the majority in the Senate, with the House Republican majority similarly at risk in just more than 50 days.”

“Data centers have become an unusually bipartisan flash point in the midterm elections, as candidates race to delineate policy platforms and respond to public opinion.”

“…er this cycle has cut a TV spot railing against data centers—whether for House candidates (like Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District), gubernatorial candidates (like Gina Hinojosa in Texas), or Senate candidates (like Sherrod Brown in…”

“The model forecasts both Congressional and gubernatorial races, but it’s trained on both midterm years like 2022 and years where these races coincide with presidential elections.”

“…e currently has Francesca Hong in a tossup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race — her primary is tonight — and our model is much less confident that she’ll revert to the mean because gubernatorial races are still considerably less partisan than races for…”

“…nd global economy — to say nothing of Trump’s legacy — may well depend on what he decides in the next few weeks. 🗞️ Today's other top stories - 🤠 Deep in the heart: Natasha Korecki explains why Tarrant County could swing which party wins the Texas Senate…”

“One senatorial race to watch is the one in Texas.”

“Key gubernatorial races Twenty-six women are major-party nominees overall, one more than the 2022 record of 25.”

“Former national party chair Michael Whatley faces Democrat Roy Cooper, a former governor, in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen.”

“In Texas, a doorknocker for the union might reference last year’s Hilton Americas-Houston hotel strike before pivoting to telling a voter that Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa supported workers’ drive for a…”

“…han 35 million people have voted early as of Tuesday, according to the - All plus 35 Senate seats will be on the ballot, and voters in 36 states will be electing governors. - CBS News' estimates that Democrats have an edge in the race for control of the…”

“With six days to go before the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, Democrats are leading Republicans in national polls, but several key Senate races seem too close to call.”

“Trump has wielded his iron grip on the Republican Party in ways that could hurt its chances in some races.”

“Last year’s polling in New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial races actually underestimated Democrats’ chances; both went blue.”

“Trump continues red-state campaign push with days until midterms Trump is set to attend campaign rallies in Texas on Tuesday.”

“The Cook Political Report rates four Midwest Senate races as toss-ups: Iowa, Kansas, Michigan and Ohio, along with Alaska, Texas and Maine.”

“…oval ratings plummet, multiple Trump-backed candidates like gubernatorial hopeful Byron Donald's have removed Trump's name from their campaign sites Trump went further, suggesting El-Sayed should face additional security screening if elected, claiming he…”

“Notable gubernatorial elections include Alaska, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.”

“The following is the transcript of the interview with Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 25, 2026.”

“Later, as she traveled the state during her campaign to become the Republican gubernatorial nominee — a race she lost in June to Attorney General Alan Wilson — she said she encountered voters who were confused about the video’s veracity.”

“…g will continue into the evening and will bring the latest calls on the nationwide House, Senate and gubernatorial races straight to viewers along with projections on the balance of power in both the Senate and House as predicted by the Fox News Decision…”

“Another member of America's most famous Republican dynasty has dramatically broken ranks with his own party, revealing he voted for a Democrat in Texas's fiercely contested Senate race while delivering a blistering attack on Donald Trump.”

“Greg Abbott (R-TX) this week faced pushback from multiple Democratic sheriffs after saying they endorsed his gubernatorial reelection campaign in Texas.”

“In Texas, Ken Paxton and his supporters have been trying to turn transgender issues into a centerpiece of his race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“With the midterm elections just days away, and hugely consequential congressional races as well as the gubernatorial contest hanging in the balance, there are also political costs.”

“…per Pac backing James Talarico, the Democratic candidate in Texas’s US Senate race, as well as a Super Pac backing the re-election campaign of the New York governor, Kathy Hochul, and the campaigns of several Democratic gubernatorial candidates, the Times…”

“Khanna said at the Democratic National Committee’s summer meeting in Texas — a historically red state where this year’s top statewide Democratic nominees, Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, have not gone as far.”

““New York, you got a big gubernatorial race,” he added “It would shock the country to see Kathy Hochul defeated.”

“Senate races in states that are normally cardinal red — Alaska, Iowa, Kansas and Texas among them — have grown fiercely competitive.”

“Republicans are fighting to hold on to the Texas Senate seat, as polls point to a tight race between Paxton and Democratic opponent James Talarico.”

“Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley drew five percent, while South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy tied on three percent each.”

“Trump repeated the message at a rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, where he campaigned for Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs.”

“For example, in August's Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, David Crowley won a hard-fought and expensive Democratic contest narrowly.”

“Democrats are not only counting their chickens in battleground states like Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan, but dreaming big in red strongholds like Iowa, Kansas, Texas and South Carolina.”

“Now, as another 20 races shift leftward, this forecast sees the Democrats taking control.”

“Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand is seeking to provide an example in Iowa to other Democrats of how to win voters in Republican strongholds.”

““If Democrats take control of Washington and win key gubernatorial and attorney general races this November, then America risks becoming a socialist, woke and borderless country,” said America PAC spokesman Andrew Romeo in a statement.”

“Campaigns are entering a crucial stretch for persuading the independent voters who will probably determine outcomes in swing races.”

“Races are tighter in the Senate, but Democrats still hold slight leads in polls tracking races in Alaska, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas.”

“The ads add to Obama's campaign appearances in Texas, where stumped with Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa in Austin, and he appeared in an ad in Iowa with Senate candidate Josh Turek in July.”

“Polling in Michigan and Texas appears to indicate razor-tight races, leading Republicans to pump hundreds of millions in outside spending in those states and others to protect their narrow majority in the Senate.”

“That shock has continued in the months after, as we see the Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly running neck-and-neck with Republican Byron Donalds, who seemed like a shoo-in just weeks ago.”

“… states for campaign rallies, most recently in Nebraska and Texas, and the balance of power in Congress remains in flux Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is hoping the Democrats can take back both houses of Congress Some GOP candidates, like Florida…”

“But don’t bet the super PAC on it. 🗞️ Today's other top stories - 🏢 Data center debate: In the Nevada gubernatorial race, both candidates are now calling for restrictions on developing data centers.”

“Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa were the first to receive Obama’s support when he appeared at an Austin taco joint with the pair in May.”

“President Donald Trump has opposed wide-ranging federal regulation of the AI industry and warned that the U.S. cannot allow China to win the technology race.”

“…ly optimistic about their prospects this fall after several races shifted toward the party in recent weeks, including in deep-red states like Texas and Ohio that are considered toss-ups, according to ."We do not want to be overconfident, but what we're seeing…”

“It was a reminder that President Donald Trump won the Buckeye State by 11 points in 2024, and yet, both the Senate and gubernatorial races here are proving uphill climbs for the GOP’s respective nominees — Sen.”

“Outside of Texas, her FIRE PAC endorsed three candidates in California, including Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra, and Stacey Plaskett in the U.S.”

“A recent Siena University survey found Democratic candidates leading their Republican rivals in gubernatorial contests in four red states: Ohio, Iowa, Texas and Alaska.”

“But in the other four of the ten most-populous states—Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia—the gubernatorial races are competitive.”

“Georgia gubernatorial candidates Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson hit the debate stage Tuesday night, sparring over closeness to President Donald Trump, data centers, and election security in the Peach State.”

“How Trump is affecting the Texas elections Experts largely attribute the unusual competitiveness of the gubernatorial race to voters’ dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and the national Republican Party.”

“Even Oregon’s gubernatorial race is competitive this year.”

“The latest Fox News polls indicate margin of error races in Michigan, a must hold for the Democrats, and in Texas, Maine and Iowa, three seats the party is working to flip to win the majority.”

“Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his gubernatorial race.”

“Whether such AI-generated messaging in the Michigan and Texas Senate races made an impact is uncertain, and the electoral outcomes in the two showdowns won't be determined until next month.”

“These federal elections, which include congressional and gubernatorial races alongside the presidential contest, have been dogged by accusations of meddling by the Trump administration, prompting incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to send a clear…”

“…tleground state stumping for key candidates Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, left, and Senator Jon Husted, R-Ohio, applaud as President Donald Trump speaks Trump arrived in battleground state Ohio after a few days of campaigning in…”

“Latino Democratic leaders are renewing calls for the Democratic Governors Association to invest more heavily in Texas after a New York Times/Siena College poll showed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Republican Gov.”

““Republicans beat their polls in both the Senate and gubernatorial races in Texas, and also in most of the House races there.” #4.”

“…ys have consistently shown Democrats leading in three other races for seats currently held by Republicans: Democrat James Talarico against Republican Ken Paxton in Texas; Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown against Republican incumbent Senator John Husted in…”

“The party is at heavy risk of losing the US House and a growing number of Senate races are in play, including in states long regarded as GOP strongholds.”

“We don’t want Still Counting to be solely about the polls and the horse race.”

“And in several states, competitive gubernatorial races could determine whether one party achieves a political trifecta, grasping hold of both legislative chambers and the top executive spot.”

“With the high-profile Senate race, Texas has increasingly become the focal point of the 2026 election after the redistricting wars took off in the Lone Star State, and now with a competitive gubernatorial race.”

“In Texas, for example, which features competitive races for the Senate, House and governor, Republicans are spending $262.4 million statewide between Sept. 1 and Election Day compared to $76.9 million for Democrats, AdImpact found.”

“Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, drew backlash from a former colleague for leaving James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S.”

“In today’s edition, we take stock of how the gubernatorial landscape is shaping up across the country.”

“…bott (R-TX) leads Democrat Gina Hinojosa by 4 points in the gubernatorial race, Republican Mayes Middleton leads Democrat Nathan Johnson by 3 points in the attorney general’s race, and Republican Bo French leads Democrat Jon Rosenthal by 1 point in the Texas…”

“Linked to this, I’m thinking about James Talarico [the Democratic nominee for the US Senate seat in Texas] and Rob Sand [the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Iowa].”

“Texas’s gubernatorial race is rated as “likely Republican” by the Cook Political Report.”

“In 2022, that number went up to eight out of the 36 gubernatorial races.”

“The hope among the RNC is that it will boost statewide officials in Oklahoma and Texas, where a tightly contested Senate race costing hundreds of millions of dollars threatens to imperil the GOP's longstanding control over the Lone Star State.”

“"You can shove it with your culture wars," said Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, describing her mindset toward Gov.”

“Ceraso added he thinks gubernatorial experience could pose a liability in the primary field.”

“Florida Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donald's campaign website's 'issues' section featured a picture and reference to President Trump The 'issues' tab no longer shows any trace of President Trump or his America First agenda Trump endorsed Donalds for Florida…”

“It’s no different in Texas, where a pivotal Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep.”

“Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), recently received pushback from Latino leaders over a lack of investment in Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa's campaign against incumbent governor Greg Abbott.”

“All told, it was a successful primary for Trump – an analysis of his record by USA Today shows nearly 97% of the candidates he backed in congressional and gubernatorial races won their primaries.”

“Still, Trump has urged Republican lawmakers in tough reelection campaigns to run on his record and earlier this month vowed to spend the last month before the election stumping for candidates in 35 battleground races, including in Alaska and Texas.”

“…James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton in the US Senate race in Texas Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the Lone Star State's gubernatorial race In Florida, both statewide and more localized races appear to be trending downwards…”

“Republicans are also expected to spend hundreds of millions in Texas, where a competitive race brews between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico.”

“In the Senate, that includes races in Alaska, Texas, North Carolina and Ohio — where defeats could give Democrats a majority in the chamber.”

“While he’s holding fundraisers next week focused on other races, Cornyn warned Republicans that “pouring another $100 million in Texas jeopardizes other races, and I think the most important thing in the end is that Republicans maintain the majority in the…”

“James Talarico and Attorney General Ken Paxton may represent Texas Democrats’ best chance to win a statewide race in more than 30 years, French’s lead over Rosenthal is just outside the margin of error.”

“While there were notable setbacks for the left, including frontrunner Francesca Hong's August defeat in battleground Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, the left vastly increased its clout in the political fight for the party's ideological future.”

“The move, aimed at giving Democrats an edge in the November midterm election, was in response to President Trump urging GOP state leaders, notably in Texas, to alter their districts to boost Republican numbers in the closely divided U.S.”

“We will talk with Colorado Democrat Jason Crow and Michigan gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson.”

“Britt wouldn’t quite put it that way, though she said “the president is correct that we want to lead and we want to win this race when it comes to AI and data centers, and that we are without a doubt in that race against China.””

“However, the Granite State has a track record of electing Republican governors while going blue in presidential races, and it has a gubernatorial race at the top of the ticket this year.”

“House races, 35 Senate races, and 36 gubernatorial races on the ballot this November, as well as the overall likelihood of each party controlling each chamber and all kinds of other details.1 The model performed quite well in 2018 after the code was basically…”

“Mission: Impossible The gubernatorial race in Pennsylvania, a swing state with one of the most important bellwether counties1 in national elections, isn’t going so well for Republicans.”

“…tent over tariffs and fuel prices as well as coattails from gubernatorial front‑runner Rob Sand. - Furthermore, the piece suggests that Texas, long synonymous with dashed Democratic hopes, is now highly competitive because Democrats have a candidate with…”

“Gubernatorial elections can be less exciting for a national audience than federal races.”

“If you want to get acquainted with Brandon Herrera, the gun influencer currently favored to win a tight congressional race in South Texas, his YouTube channel offers many opportunities.”

“Democrats also haven’t won a gubernatorial race in Texas since 1990 (Ann Richards, of course) or a U.S.”

“The same poll also looked at the race for governor and found Democrat Jocelyn Benson leading Republican John James by 5 points, 52%-47%.”

“Trump is helping decide next week's primaries As he's done in key midterm primary races nationwide, Trump has used his endorsements to help ensure candidates he sees as most loyal or potentially helpful to his policies prevail.”