Democrats last carried Texas in a presidential election 49 years ago, last elected a U.S. senator there in 1986 and have lost all statewide elections since 1994. Texas Republicans could, however,

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that tackling redrawing the state's congressional maps would be part of an special legislative session later this summer as Republicans seek to hold on to their narrow U.S. House majority in next year's midterm elections.

Kelly Kenten Giles, 64, is accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.

"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.

After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

The Chairman of Randall County Republican Party is accused of election fraud.Kelly Giles was indicted June 25 and booked into the Randall County Jail on Monday.

The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their thin majority in the House next year. In Ohio, redistricting