Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that Nov. 4 will be the date of the special election for the ...

Democrats had accused Abbott of delaying calling a special election for the seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died in early March.

The power to schedule special elections is a gift to governors intent on doing political mischief.

There are four upcoming special elections, and there would have been five, had Elise Stefanik become U.S. ambassador to the U.N.

Republicans are growing anxious about an emerging Texas primary engulfing one of their longest-serving senators, fearful that ...

Republican former Rep. Mayra Flores announced a challenge to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th District.