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Political Perspectives

Political Perspectives: Who Are The Presidential Frontrunners?

Laura Lucas

Posted on March 25, 2016 · Hosts/Commentators, Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus will take a look at who is edging closer to secure the Democratic and Republican presidential nomination.

Tags Democratic Party GOP presidential nomination presidential candidates Republican Party

Election 2016

How Houston’s Republican Debate Could Affect The Outcome Of Super Tuesday

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on February 15, 2016 · Twelve GOP state contests take place March 1. Together, they account for more than half the delegates needed to win the Republican presidential nomination. Texas is, by far, the biggest prize at stake.

Tags election 2016 GOP presidential nomination politics Republican presidential debate university of houston

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University Of Houston To Host Final GOP Presidential Debate Before Super Tuesday Primary

Jose Jimenez

Posted on February 10, 2016 · The University of Houston does not have debate tickets available. All tickets are managed by the Republican National Committee.

Tags election 2016 GOP presidential nomination Republican National Committee Super Tuesday texas primary university of houston

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Election 2016

Millions Expected For The 2016 Texas Primaries

Eddie Robinson

Posted on February 1, 2016 · Today is the final day for residents to register to vote for the Texas primaries. Voter turnout will play a huge role in which candidates will end up on the November ballot.

Tags Brandon Rottinghaus Democrats GOP presidential nomination League of Women Voters Mike Sullivan Republicans Super Tuesday texas primary voter turnout

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Election 2016

How The ‘Trump Factor’ Could Complicate Sen Cruz’s Super Tuesday In Texas

David Pitman

Posted on January 25, 2016 · Texas may be "Cruz Country," but one political expert says Trump supporters are a wild card.

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Posted on November 30, 2022 · There are no remaining Democratic elected officials in Liberty County, a rural community northeast of Houston, after longtime Justice of the Peace Ronnie Davis lost his re-election bid in November.

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Texas Democrats to kick off 2022 convention

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3 takeaways from this year’s Republican Party of Texas convention

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Posted on June 20, 2022 · Drama, energy and Trump. Those words sum up this year’s Texas GOP convention, which wrapped up Saturday in Houston.

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