Democrats Allred, Castro, O’Rourke, and Talarico convened to explore potential strategies and candidacies for the 2026 election cycle, signaling early coordination ahead of upcoming races.
In a concession speech to Ted Cruz, MJ Hegar vowed to continue fighting to overturn Texas’ restrictive abortion ban, emphasizing her commitment to reproductive rights amid the contentious election results.
The Cruz v. Allred debate covered topics from abortion to the January 6 insurrection, with Houston Public Media fact-checking key claims. Both candidates faced scrutiny over accuracy and misleading statements.