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Latina Organizer Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez Enters Democratic Primary To Challenge Cornyn

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 12, 2019 · Tzintzún Ramirez, who helped found the Workers Defense Project and Jolt Texas, is the latest Democrat to announce a bid to deny U.S. Sen. John Cornyn a fourth term.

Tags Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez Senator John Cornyn Texas Senate race

Photo of Cruz: J. Scott Applewhite/AP / Photo of O'Rourke: Al Ortiz/Houston Public Media

Texas Elections 2018

Cruz Holds 9-Point Lead over O’Rourke in Latest Texas Senate Race Poll

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 11, 2018 · The poll suggests that Senator Ted Cruz’s efforts to frame Congressman Beto O’Rourke as too radical for Texas voters are hitting home with Republican voters.

Tags 2018 midterm elections Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke Quinnipiac University poll Senator Ted Cruz Texas Senate race

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Houston Airline Workers Rally For Congress To Extend Relief, Prevent Layoffs

Jen Rice

Posted on September 2, 2020 · Without Congressional action, the Aviation Payroll Support Program is set to expire on September 30.

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Democrats Make Their Cases On Immigration, Gun Laws and Marijuana In U.S. Senate Primary Debate

Marisa Charpentier, KUT

Posted on February 19, 2020 · Eleven candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas faced off in Austin on Tuesday night. Guns, immigration, health care and marijuana dominated the debate.

Tags chris bell Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez john cornyn mj hegar royce west U.S. Senate

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Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez’s unlikely ally in her quest to take on John Cornyn: Alec Baldwin

Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 10, 2020 · In Baldwin, most recently known for his recurring portrayal of President Donald Trump on ”Saturday Night Live,” Tzintzún Ramirez has found a generous financial supporter and an informal adviser.

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In Houston, Sen. Cornyn Calls For Renewing Congressional Rape Kit Funding

Florian Martin

Posted on October 3, 2019 · The Texas senator used Houston’s forensic science center as a stage to urge Congress to reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act.

Tags congress Houston Forensic Science Center rape kits Senator John Cornyn

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