In this week's episode of Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina take a break from the daily political headlines to examine the candidates, races and voting trends that could shape the next chapter of Texas politics. From the high-profile U.S. Senate contest to competitive local races, they break down who is running, what's at stake and how voters could influence the results.

NATIONAL TOPICS:

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Will democrats take back the United States House of Representatives.

TOPICS:

Who will win the Texas senate race?

What does the Latino vote look like statewide?

Texas gubernatorial race.

Texas lieutenant governor race.

Texas attorney general race.

Texas comptroller race.

How will the decision to redistrict in Texas impact republican candidates?

Can democrats win in Texas district 15?

Texas district 9 race.

Will the Texas House of Representatives flip?

Harris County judge race.

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