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To Win Texas, Beto O’Rourke Is Running to The Left
Posted on · Beto O’Rourke is making a bet that firing up liberals is the way to win, instead of running to the center like other Democrats in red states.
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Analysis: Don’t Count Your (Democratic) Chickens until They’re Elected
Posted on · Texas political eyes are watching for Republican weaknesses and Democratic chances in two or three state Senate districts
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Ted Cruz Leads Beto O’Rourke 49-43 in Quinnipiac Poll
Posted on · A poll from Quinnipiac University released Wednesday gives U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz a six point lead over his Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke
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Analysis: Mentions in a Few News Stories Can’t Turn A Candidate into A Contender
Posted on · Getting mentioned in a news story isn't the same thing as getting a vote
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Beto O’Rourke Raises $10.4 Million In Second Quarter Of 2018, Again Outpacing Ted Cruz By Wide Margin
Posted on · Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, said Wednesday that he raised a stunning $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, more than double what the Republican incumbent, Ted Cruz, will report taking in over the same period.
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Party Politics, Ep. 59: Hurricane Season, Roseanne Scandal And Abbott’s School Safety Plan
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about Gov. Greg Abbott school safety plan
Texas Elections 2018
Analysis: With Runoffs Complete, The 2018 Texas General Elections Begin In Earnest
Posted on · A low-key, low-turnout primary runoff election Tuesday set the slates for November's general elections — starting with the Democratic nominee for governor.
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Texas’ Primary Runoff Results
Posted on · Democrat Lupe Valdez will face off against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the fall. Two incumbents in the Texas House lost their runoffs. And Democrats had their worst runoff turnout in almost a century.
Texas Elections 2018
Lupe Valdez Bounces Back In Fundraising But Andrew White Has More To Spend Ahead Of Runoff
Posted on · In the Democratic runoff for governor, Lupe Valdez raised $291,000 from Feb. 25 through Saturday, while White received $179,000, according to new filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.
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A Trailblazer In Dallas, Lupe Valdez Strives To Prove Herself On A Statewide Stage
Posted on · The longtime law enforcement officer gained international attention helping Democrats topple a Republican establishment in Dallas County. But she's already had some stumbles as she attempts an ascent to the governor's office.
Texas Elections 2018
Ted Cruz To Report Raising Less Than Half What Beto O’Rourke Has This Year
Posted on · U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's campaign will report raising $3.2 million in the first three months of this year, less than half the $6.7 million his Democratic rival, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke's has said he will report for the period
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Meet The Democrats Vying To Unseat U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions In The Fall
Posted on · In a North Texas congressional district long represented by U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, Democrats Colin Allred and Lillian Salerno say their experience and know-how will help them flip the district.
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Half Of Texas’ Sitting District Attorneys In Contested Primaries Lost. What Does That Mean?
Posted on · Six of 12 sitting Texas district attorneys who faced 2018 primary challengers lost their races. Whether that's normal turnover or part of a larger focus on criminal justice reform, several experts say it's no longer safe to be an incumbent prosecutor.
Texas Elections 2018
More Than 30 Texas Primary Races Are Headed To A Runoff. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · If no candidate in a primary election receives a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters go head-to-head in a runoff. Here's everything you need to know about how they work and how to vote
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.