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Political Roundup: Post-Shooting Politics, And Speaker Bonnen’s Rough Week
Posted on · Our local experts discuss the latest political news.
Tag: Re-election
Houston Matters
Full Show: Rep. Pete Olson Not Seeking Re-Election, And Ensuring Local Election Security (July 26, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: What Rep. Olson's decision says about the local political climate, local efforts to ensure election security, preparing for difficult conversations about death, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news, and memorializing a glacier.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump Promises To Deport Millions, And Texas’ Best And Worst Lawmakers
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with a focus on how they might impact Houston and Texas.
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UPDATE: Ryan Bowing Out, Sending Ripples Of Uncertainty Through GOP
Posted on · Amid an uneasy tenure that saw the failure of an Obamacare repeal and the passage of tax cuts — as well as an uneven relationship with President Trump — Ryan is calling it quits
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Who is Texan Brad Parscale, Trump’s 2020 Re-Election Campaign Manager
Posted on · A pioneer in the San Antonio tech scene who worked with Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016 will run the president's full campaign in 2020, according to multiple reports.
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WATCH: Making Re-Election Bid Official, Ted Cruz Talks Taxes
Posted on · Cruz faces a Democratic opponent in U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke of El Paso and a few lesser-known primary challengers
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Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Has Officially Filed For Re-election
Posted on · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett has filed for reelection for the 2018 elections after suffering a minor stroke in August
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How A Chaotic Night In The Texas House Paved The Way For Speaker Straus
Posted on · Angry outbursts. Abrupt resignations. A Texas House speaker fleeing his own chamber. While Joe Straus is voluntarily stepping down as speaker, the day many view as pivotal to putting him in that position of power was far less orderly
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U.S. Rep. Ted Poe Won’t Seek Re-Election
Posted on · U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, announced Tuesday evening that he will not seek another term in Congress next year
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Here’s A Look At Who’s Interested In Replacing Straus As House Speaker
Posted on · House Speaker Joe Straus has said he will resign at the end of his term, prompting a scramble for control of the lower chamber. Here's who is running to replace Straus as speaker and those who have expressed interest in running
In 59 Seconds
In 59 Seconds: Why The Speaker Of The House Is Important
Posted on · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election
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UPDATE: Straus’ Exit ‘Will Be Felt By The Entire State Of Texas,’ Says Mayor Turner
Posted on · Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, a San Antonio Republican, announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election. He did not rule out running for higher office