Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez released an attack ad accusing her Republican challenger, John Braun, of pushing to restrict abortion nationwide. The heated exchange signals how central abortion rights remain in this contentious congressional race.

As Texas House District 98’s seat opens up, two Democratic contenders—Cate Brennan and Aaron Hendley—are vying to replace outgoing Representative Giovanni Capriglione. Dallas News provides a noteworthy editorial on why this race carries weight in Texas politics.