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A Confident Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Texas With Burst Of Momentum
Posted on · The Democratic presidential candidate swung through Texas this weekend as he enjoyed a resounding victory in the Nevada caucuses and eyes another big win March 3.
Election 2020
MJ Hegar Says Her Military Experience Makes Her The Fighter Democrats Need To Take On John Cornyn
Posted on · Hegar is best known for her heroism on the battlefield when she co-piloted a helicopter that was shot down by the Taliban. But her experience also includes other challenges she faced as a woman serving her country.
Election 2020
Greg Abbott Plans Pre-Primary Tour Supporting GOP State House Incumbents, Candidates
Posted on · The governor is hitting the campaign trail for at least 10 House incumbents and candidates whom he has endorsed.
Election 2020
Trump Endorses Houston Republican, 2 Others In Competitive Texas Congressional Primaries
Posted on · The president gave his backing to three candidates who have been leading their primaries but are trying to avoid runoffs in crowded fields.
Politics
Republican Gary Gates Handily Beats Democrat Eliz Markowitz In Texas House District 28 Runoff
Posted on · Democrats had hoped the race would build momentum for their push to take control of the Texas House in November. The Houston-area contest garnered national attention and overshadowed two other special election runoffs for House districts Tuesday.
Local
Democrats Confront Bellwether Expectations As Texas House Special Election Reaches End
Posted on · Texas House District 28 is getting wide attention from Democrats, but it is far from the most competitive legislative district on their radar this year, and Republicans are confident ahead of a special election runoff Tuesday.
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National Democrats Target Republican Candidate In Battleground Houston-Area State House Race
Posted on · A Democratic super PAC is unveiling a TV ad that focuses on decades-old accusations authorities dropped against Gary Gates, who is up against Democrat Eliz Markowitz in the nationally watched contest for Texas House District 28.
Texas
Joe Biden Endorses Democrat In Battleground Texas House Special Election
Posted on · The leading Democratic presidential candidate is wading into the Jan. 28 special election runoff for House District 28.
Politics
Julián Castro Endorses Elizabeth Warren Days After Ending Presidential Campaign
Posted on · The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor says there's "one candidate I see who's unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America's promise will be there for everyone."
Politics
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Endorses MJ Hegar In Crowded U.S. Senate Primary
Posted on · Hegar, the Air Force helicopter pilot and 2018 congressional candidate, is among 12 Democrats competing to take on Texas' senior senator, Republican John Cornyn.
Politics
Pierce Bush Announces Bid For Suburban Houston Congressional Seat
Posted on · The grandson of the late President George H.W. Bush will enter an already crowded GOP primary for Texas' 22nd District.
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Top Texas Republicans Pressure A County Chair To Resign Over Racist Text
Posted on · Yolanda Waters, the chairwoman for Galveston County's Republican party, is facing pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner George P. Bush and James Dickey, the state party chairman.
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State Rep. Rick Miller Drops Reelection Bid After Saying Opponents Were Challenging Him Because They’re Asian
Posted on · The Sugar Land Republican faced fast and fierce backlash after he accused his opponents of running against him because they are Asian in a district with a sizable Asian population.
Politics
Top Texas GOP Donor Resigns From Company After Admitting To Prohibited Contributions
Posted on · James Dannenbaum, president and CEO of the high-powered Dannenbaum Engineering, was charged with a scheme to get employees to donate to three congressional candidates in 2017.
Politics
In Race To Replace Zerwas In Texas House, Democrat Eliz Markowitz And Republican Gary Gates Head To A Runoff
Posted on · Democrats are hoping to flip Texas House District 28 in the upcoming runoff. Meanwhile, in Dallas' House District 100 race, five votes separate two candidates trying to make it to the second round.