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Tag: 2018 elections

Politics

Nine Republicans Vie To Succeed Retiring Congressman Ted Poe

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 12, 2017 · Poe has represented Texas’ 2nd Congressional District since 2005. He announced his retirement in November.

Tags 2018 elections Congressional District 2 legislative redistricting republican primary U.S. Rep. Ted Poe

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Democrats On Track To Extend Harris County Gains In 2018

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 11, 2017 · 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.

Tags 2018 elections demographics Harris County Democratic Party Harris County Republican Party President Donald Trump

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Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Won’t Run For Congress in 2018

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 8, 2017 · 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

Tags 2018 elections Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls texas primary

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Andrew White Will Enter The Race For Governor Thursday Morning

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 6, 2017 · 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

Tags 2018 elections Andrew White Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez Governor Greg Abbott Texas governor's race

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Who Is Lupe Valdez, The Dallas County Sheriff Running As A Democrat For Texas Governor?

Christopher Connelly, KERA / Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune

Posted on December 6, 2017 · Here’s a closer look at Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, the Democrat who announced Wednesday she’s running for Texas governor in 2018

Tags 2018 elections greg abbott Lupe Valdez texas

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Will Texas Turn Blue In 2018? Probably Not, But Democrats Could See Gains In Local Races

Ben Philpott, KUT

Posted on November 27, 2017 · After decades of one-party Republican rule in Texas, the inevitable question is, “Will Democrats do anything?”

Tags 2018 elections Democratic local government politics texas politics

Politics

Sylvia Garcia, Armando Walle Enter Race To Succeed Congressman Gene Green

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 14, 2017 · Green’s retirement makes it more likely Harris County will elect its first Hispanic member of Congress

Tags 2018 elections Armando Walle Latino voters Senator Sylvia Garcia U.S. Rep. Gene Green

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Gov. Abbott Endorses Primary Challenger To Houston-Area Rep. Sarah Davis

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 13, 2017 · 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.

Tags 2018 elections Governor Greg Abbott house of representatives

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