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Signage is displayed during a walkthrough of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. The convention is slated for Aug. 19-22.

Texas’ DNC delegates vote 260-6 to back Kamala Harris

By Jasper Scherer and Renzo DowneyJuly 21, 2024July 22, 2024

The delegates voted late Monday, a day after President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Harris.

President Joe Biden departs the White House in Washington on May 11, 2022 to attend to attend events in Illinois. He announced Sunday that he will drop out of the 2024 race against Republican Donald Trump.

2024 Texas Elections

Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection

By Matthew Choi, Isaac Yu, Pooja Salhotra, James Barragán and Jasper SchererJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

The vice president is not guaranteed the Democratic nomination and some delegates want an open nominating process.

Former state Rep. Jim Pitts served in the Texas Legislature from 1993 to 2015. He died July 20, 2024.

Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77

By Pooja SalhotraJuly 21, 2024

The Waxahachie Republican served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for nearly a decade. He died in Dallas surrounded by loved ones.