Blaise Gainey is a Texas Capitol Reporter at The Texas Newsroom. He covers state politics, focusing on topics such as lawsuits and legal affairs, while also engaging with regional and world news. His work has been featured in notable outlets including NPR, WBUR, and Texas Public Radio.
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By: Ayesha Rascoe, Blaise Gainey
Texas' runoff primary elections are Tuesday. The race generating the most attention – and money – is the Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. President Trump finally waded into the race last week and endorsed Paxton, even as ballots were already cast.
By: Blaise Gainey
When Jim Wright first ran to lead the Texas Railroad Commission in 2020, he had the backing of Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov.
By: Blaise Gainey, Scott Detrow
A U.S. Senate race in Texas is now set with the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton winning the GOP nomination in a primary runoff Tuesday. He'll face Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
By: Blaise Gainey, Claudia Grisales, Tamara Keith
Republican Sen. John Cornyn was one of a few incumbents who lost their re-election bids in Texas' primary run-off election Tuesday.
By: Blaise Gainey
Some political scientists in the state believe going all-in on MAGA may have drawn a line in the sand, potentially hampering how well GOP nominees attract swing voters.
By: Blaise Gainey
“MAGA power” led to the end of political careers for longtime incumbents like Sen. John Cornyn, U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, and even Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright.
By: Blaise Gainey
With the intense runoff over between Texas Republican U.S. Senate candidates, the group is now set coming together to map out their path forward. They will meet in Houston beginning Thursday for a three-day convention where a platform, legislative priorities, and party rules will be set.
By: Blaise Gainey
Almost one year after the devastating July 4 flood at Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas on Thursday May 28, 2026. Nearly 30 children were killed when floodwaters tore through the area on July 4.
By: Blaise Gainey
Nearly a year after the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding, state lawmakers adopt a report on recommendations for improving prediction and response to natural disasters.
By: Blaise Gainey
Nearly a year after the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding, state lawmakers adopt a report on recommendations for improving prediction and response to natural disasters.
