As Texas has long been a majorly red state, a new effort backed by billionaire George Soros is aiming to change that, as per a report.
The initiative aims to organise tens of thousands of volunteers, recruit candidates and increase voter turnout, as Texas Democrats have not been able to win a statewide office since 1994, as per the report.
The Democratic Party in Texas lost in 2024 even after the Texas Majority PAC, the state Democratic Party and county parties under the Blue Texas umbrella spent $35 million, according to the report.
While, the deputy executive director of Texas Majority PAC, Katherine Fischer said, “If a win is on the table in 2026, we don’t want to leave it there by not being organized,” quoted the Independent. Katherine also pointed out that, “There is no choice for Texas or for anyone else in the country who wants to see a Democrat in the White House after 2032 but to find a pathway through Texas,” as quoted in the report.
He's backing efforts to make Texas more competitive for Democrats, especially ahead of the 2026 elections.
What is the Blue Texas initiative?
It's a campaign to organize volunteers, recruit candidates, and boost voter turnout across Texas.
A Red State With a Blue Target
Soros will be spending millions to back Texas Majority PAC, a political action committee, as it wants to launch the Blue Texas initiative along with the Texas Democratic Party, reported the Independent.The initiative aims to organise tens of thousands of volunteers, recruit candidates and increase voter turnout, as Texas Democrats have not been able to win a statewide office since 1994, as per the report.
Recent Election Setbacks in Texas
Sen. Ted Cruz had won the re-election by double digits in 2024 and US president Donald Trump won Texas by over 13 points, while former US president Joe Biden only lost Texas by about 5.6 points, reported the Independent.The Democratic Party in Texas lost in 2024 even after the Texas Majority PAC, the state Democratic Party and county parties under the Blue Texas umbrella spent $35 million, according to the report.
Looking Toward 2026 Midterm Elections
Even in the 2026 midterm elections, the Democratic Party is expected to face trouble as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott might run for a fourth term and likely win re-election, as per the Independent.While, the deputy executive director of Texas Majority PAC, Katherine Fischer said, “If a win is on the table in 2026, we don’t want to leave it there by not being organized,” quoted the Independent. Katherine also pointed out that, “There is no choice for Texas or for anyone else in the country who wants to see a Democrat in the White House after 2032 but to find a pathway through Texas,” as quoted in the report.
FAQs
Why is George Soros spending money in Texas?He's backing efforts to make Texas more competitive for Democrats, especially ahead of the 2026 elections.
What is the Blue Texas initiative?
It's a campaign to organize volunteers, recruit candidates, and boost voter turnout across Texas.
