We all experienced the challenges that 2025 brought to democracy and to our individual lives, but the year ended on a high note for the progressive movement and democracy building in Texas. Four years ago, Blue Horizon set a goalpost to contest every single state legislative race, and in 2025, the hard work paid off. For the first time in 50 years, Democrats in Texas are officially contesting every single state and federal race. That’s just step one, but it’s an essential one. We’ve just...

There will be a lot more to say about Tuesday’s primary, but we want to share a few of our initial reactions as we work through the results. We’re proud of the all the Democratic candidates who stepped up to run and what they achieved, particularly Blue Horizon community members, board members, and returning Blue Horizon candidates who appeared on the ballot on Tuesday. We are tired of Republican candidates cruising to victory unopposed. Blue Horizon has committed to provide that choice — by...

Saturday, November 8 is the start of the 2026 candidate filing period for Texas. Heading into and throughout the 2024 election, our team at Blue Horizon worked hand-in-hand with partners on the ground and Democratic candidates in some of the most challenging regions of the state. Thanks to you, we were able to make 2024 a record year for recruitment, starting with our Filing Fee Fund that made it possible for dozens of candidates to appear on the ballot. We’re aiming to shatter that record...