Texas primary: Support for Democrats and women surges

The first major vote of 2018 - the Texas primary - saw a surge in women candidates and a million Democrats turn out. What does it tell us about the state of US politics in a crucial election year?

"Historically, those in the White House have a little bit of a dip," President Trump acknowledged this week when asked about the mid-term elections which will take place across the country in November.

The vote tends to be seen as a referendum on the president - even though he will not be on the ballot himself - and will determine if his Republican party retains control of Congress.

There's a long way to go in this campaign, of course, and before Republicans and Democrats go head to head, the parties have to pick their candidates in primary races.

What happened in Texas on Tuesday gives us some clues about trends that may play out in other states.


Source : bbc