Houston Matters
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.
Tag: Primaries
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump’s Twitter Feud With Omarosa, And Results From The Latest Primaries
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.
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Democrats Breathe Sigh Of Relief After Tuesday’s Primaries
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.
Texas Elections 2018
The Texas Primaries: 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle
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
Texas Elections 2018
Blue Wave? Texas Republicans Outvoted Democrats In The 2018 Primaries — Again
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
Texas Elections 2018
As General Election Begins, Cruz Escalates Battle Against O’Rourke
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.
Texas Elections 2018
Here’s What Happened In The 2018 Texas Primaries
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.
Texas Elections 2018
Cruz Releases Country Jingle Deriding O’Rourke
Posted on · Cruz tweeted the 60-second radio ad Tuesday night
Texas Elections 2018
Here’s What To Watch For As Texans Head To Vote In The First Midterm Primaries Since Trump Took Office
Posted on · Here’s what to watch for as Texans head to vote in the first midterm primaries since Trump took office
Texas Elections 2018
Democrats’ Big Texas Turnout May Not Translate To Many Wins
Posted on · Only about 3 percent of those casting ballots early in the Democratic primary were first-time voters
Texas Elections 2018
Texas Sees Impressive Early Voting Turnout Before Tuesday Election
Posted on · Early voting turnout closes strong as election officials prepare for a big day tomorrow in Texas
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Can Voters Loyal To One Party Cause Chaos In The Other Party’s Primary?
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.
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Here’s A Look At Local Primary Races For State Senate
Posted on · Know the candidates for state senate in the upcoming primaries
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Harris County Early Voting Kicked Off Tuesday
Posted on · Starting numbers in nation's first primaries this year jump significantly over those in '14
Texas Elections 2018
2018 Primaries: Debate Features 18 Republicans In Crowded Congressional District Field
Posted on · GOP candidates try to distinguish themselves in a crowded primary field