Politics
Nine Republicans Vie To Succeed Retiring Congressman Ted Poe
Posted on · Poe has represented Texas’ 2nd Congressional District since 2005. He announced his retirement in November.
Tag: 2018 elections
Politics
Democrats On Track To Extend Harris County Gains In 2018
Posted on · Three years ago, opposition to President Barack Obama boosted Republican voter turnout. GOP officeholders elected then are up for reelection with Donald Trump in the White House.
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Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Won’t Run For Congress in 2018
Posted on · Nehls cited financial and family reasons for his decision not to challenge Congressman Pete Olson next year, but he said he may run in 2020 after his current term as sheriff ends
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Andrew White Will Enter The Race For Governor Thursday Morning
Posted on · The son of the late Governor Mark White joins the contest for the Democratic nomination as a well-financed underdog against former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez
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Who Is Lupe Valdez, The Dallas County Sheriff Running As A Democrat For Texas Governor?
Posted on · Here’s a closer look at Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, the Democrat who announced Wednesday she’s running for Texas governor in 2018
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Will Texas Turn Blue In 2018? Probably Not, But Democrats Could See Gains In Local Races
Posted on · After decades of one-party Republican rule in Texas, the inevitable question is, “Will Democrats do anything?”
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Sylvia Garcia, Armando Walle Enter Race To Succeed Congressman Gene Green
Posted on · Green’s retirement makes it more likely Harris County will elect its first Hispanic member of Congress
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Gov. Abbott Endorses Primary Challenger To Houston-Area Rep. Sarah Davis
Posted on · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday endorsed a primary challenger to a sitting member of the Legislature, state Rep. Sarah Davis, a Houston-area Republican.