Texas Governor Race Heats Up in 2026
February 19, 2026·26 days ago·via The New York Times
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott dominates the 2026 Texas gubernatorial race, seeking a historic fourth term with a massive $105 million war chest that dwarfs his 10 GOP primary challengers and 9 Democrats. Primaries kick off March 3, where Abbott faces minor threats like Evelyn Brooks, a former ally now slamming his school voucher push, but his fundraising edge from big conservative donors like oil execs and Miriam Adelson signals smooth sailing. On the Democrat side, state Rep. Read more about this...