Here are the oldest politicians representing Texans at the state and national levels in 2025: U.S. Rep. John Carter, Republican of Texas, 83 U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Democrat of Texas, 78 U.S. Rep.

The Georgia peanut farmer turned politician won Texas’ 26 electoral votes in 1976 but couldn’t repeat the feat four years ...

Jimmy Carter was the last Democratic presidential candidate to win Texas, but his defeat after one term heralded his party’s ...

NORTH TEXAS — North Texans who worked with Jimmy Carter when he served as the nation's 39th President remember him as a decent man. Former North Texas Congressman Martin Frost told Eye on ...

In the wake of Carter’s passing, politicians across Texas urged Americans to reflect on the former president’s legacy. Memorial services honoring Carter are expected to draw leaders from ...

Texas — Southeast Texas leaders are reflecting on the legacy that former president Jimmy Carter left behind after passing away at 100-years-old. Former congressman Nick Lampson had met Carter ...

Jimmy Carter, the philanthropist, humanitarian and 39th president of the United States, died on Sunday. Texas leaders reacted to the news. WASHINGTON, : US President George W. Bush (R) welcomes ...

Though Carter was the last Democrat presidential candidate to win Texas, his legacy is still evident in the party, said state Rep. John Bryant, D-Dallas. “He was committed to human rights and ...

Politicians around Texas have reacted to the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100.