Texas Elections 2018
Early Voting For The 2018 Texas Primaries Begins: What You Need To Know
Posted on · Early voting for Texas’s March 6 primary starts Tuesday, February 20
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Harvey’s Shadow Hangs Over Culberson’s Reelection Hopes
Posted on · Texas’ 7th Congressional District may no longer be the same safe Republican seat it was when Congressman John Culberson first won office in 2000
Texas Elections 2018
Paxton, Huffines Spend Millions In GOP Bid For Texas’ Only Open State Senate Seat
Posted on · Angela Paxton and Phillip Huffines are locked in an expensive battle to win the Republican nomination for Texas Senate District 8 in Collin County
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Texas Democrats Who Worked For Obama See Their Ties As Midterm Election Strength
Posted on · Republicans say they’re more than happy to have Democratic challengers embrace their Obama connections
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Down On The Farm And At The Gas Pump: A Day On The Job Of Texas’ Agriculture Commissioner
Posted on · Texas' agriculture, crops and cattle are known across the country and around the world
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What The Heck Is The Railroad Commission Of Texas?
Posted on · Settling disputes between drillers is just one of the commission's functions; it also regulates huge swaths of the Texas oil, gas and mining industries
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The Surprising Role Of Land Commissioner, Launchpad Of Texas Politics
Posted on · The Texas land commissioner’s job is to help fund public education
Texas Elections 2018
Andrew White Gains Momentum In Quest For Democratic Nomination For Governor
Posted on · The Houston entrepreneur has pulled even with his most likely rival, former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, but a crowded field means the Democratic primary may go to a runoff. And the winner will still be a longshot against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in November.
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7 Numbers To Better Understand The 2018 Texas Elections
Posted on · To help you prepare, here are a handful of key dates and numbers to know
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Democratic Candidate For Governor Lupe Valdez Calls For Increased Minimum Wage, Is Open To A Tax Increase
Posted on · Valdez spelled out some policy positions and avoided criticizing one of her main competitors for the nomination, Houston businessman Andrew White
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Anti-Incumbent Mood Builds Across Houston As Harvey Relief Stalls In Congress
Posted on · Many of those voters still displaced by hurricane and flood damage are dedicated Republican primary voters. Rice University political scientist Bob Stein says that frustration at perceived congressional inaction may overrule partisanship
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Odds Favor Texas Electing More Women To Congress In 2018
Posted on · More than 50 women are running for Congress from Texas this year. That’s up from just 18 two years ago.
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Here’s A Look At The Local Races For Texas House
Posted on · This year, journalists, pundits and activists across the country are focusing on the possibility of a “blue wave” that could flip the U.S. House and even the Senate
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Here Are The Basics To Voting In Texas
Posted on · A March 6 Election Day means early voting starts Feb. 20 and the last day to register is Feb. 5
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Texas Democrats’ Recruiting Slump Could Be Over, Thanks To Trump
Posted on · In the last several years, Democrats have had a hard time finding strong candidates to run for statewide office