Texas Politics and Then Some
The political landscape of Texas is complex and often misunderstood. While the state has been predominantly Republican for the last few decades, its history includes significant periods of Democratic leadership. The upcoming primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton has drawn national attention, highlighting the ongoing political dynamics in Texas.
- ▪Texas has been a Republican stronghold since 2002, but its political history includes a long period of Democratic governance.
- ▪The state has major cities that lean liberal, contrasting with its overall conservative majority.
- ▪The Texas Democratic Party faces challenges in finding strong candidates to compete effectively in elections.
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Texas Politics and Then Some Amy Denton | 4:11 PM on May 27, 2026 AP Photo/Julio Cortez Tuesday's primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to see who will be in the November general election has had the entire United States looking at Texas. It is a state Donald Trump carried by double digits all three times he ran. A state that had its most recent Democrat governor in 1992, Ann Richards. A state that has had a Republican majority since 2002, the same year Cornyn was first elected to the U.S. Senate. With all of this evidence, it’s no wonder people think Texas has always been conservative, deep red, and Republican. Those people would be wrong.
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