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Political Roundup: New Bills Becoming Law, And Joint Primary Voting
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · The Houston Matters political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · The party's chances of taking back the House were helped, especially with apparent results in California. That, plus four other takeaways from Tuesday night's elections in eight states.
Posted on · Democratic enthusiasm was up in Texas, but it's still a very Republican state. Statewide, Democrats face an uphill climb, but in key suburban House races, they could make gains
Posted on · Vote counts Tuesday night once again showed how Texas is a red state. Despite an early rush to the polls, Republicans cast more ballots than Democrats in the 2018 primaries
Posted on · In the final hours before polls closed Tuesday in the Texas primaries, Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz kickstarted the general election with a barrage of criticism of his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke of El Paso.
Posted on · As polls opened in the Texas primaries on Tuesday, The Texas Tribune laid out seven key questions for election night. Now that the smoke is clearing, here are the answers.
Posted on · Cruz tweeted the 60-second radio ad Tuesday night
Posted on · Here’s what to watch for as Texans head to vote in the first midterm primaries since Trump took office
Posted on · Only about 3 percent of those casting ballots early in the Democratic primary were first-time voters
Posted on · Early voting turnout closes strong as election officials prepare for a big day tomorrow in Texas
Posted on · Texas is one of 15 states in the U.S. that holds open primaries. This means you don’t have to declare a party affiliation until you get to the polls.
Posted on · Know the candidates for state senate in the upcoming primaries
Posted on · Starting numbers in nation's first primaries this year jump significantly over those in '14
Posted on · GOP candidates try to distinguish themselves in a crowded primary field