Join us for a post-election debriefing on the 2026 midterm elections. The conversation will examine what happened across the state, the forces that shaped the outcomes, and what the results reveal about the current political landscape in Texas.
Speakers
Matthew Watkins, Editor and Chief, The Texas Tribune
Matthew Watkins began serving as editor in chief of the Tribune in September 2024. He is a Texas native, born in Houston and raised in Austin. He attended Texas A&M University and has spent his entire professional career in Texas journalism, including stints at The Eagle in Bryan-College Station and The Dallas Morning News. Matthew joined The Texas Tribune in 2015 has held various roles, including higher education reporter, breaking news editor and politics editor. He has helped guide the Tribune's award-winning journalism that has included coverage of six legislative sessions, multiple election cycles, natural disasters and political scandals. He lives in Austin with his wife, Susan, and their two children.
Cassi Schredder, Co-Founder and Editor with Texas Bullpen
Cassi Schredder is a co-founder and editor with Texas Bullpen. She previously reported on the Texas Legislature for The Texas Tribune and most recently served as press secretary to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan. A proud Texas native, Cassi is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism.