A seven-way Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Gene Green in Congress has largely narrowed to two candidates. On Saturday, both were trying to reach undecided voters in their own unique styles.
March 2018
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Texas Elections 2018
Regardless of outcome, HD-134 primary to leave mark on Texas politics
The Republican primary for House District 134 has turned into a intra-party battle with implications that could reach far beyond the Houston-based district.
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Texas Elections 2018
Amid national controversy, Houston Democrats hustle votes in 7th Congressional District
National Democrats set off a national firestorm when they took a shot at one of their own.
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Texas Elections 2018
Outgoing state Rep. Helen Giddings reflects on legacy ahead of primary race for her seat
Four candidates — Carl Sherman, a two-term former mayor of DeSoto; Deshaundra Lockhart Jones, a sitting DeSoto City Council member; Victoria Walton, a small business owner and Christopher Graham — are vying for Giddings’ open seat in the March 6 primary race.
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Energy
Will Texans see sky-high electric bills this summer? Grid operator sends dire warning
A day after the state’s main electric grid operator warned that a variety of factors including record high demand could lead to pricier and dicier electric service, experts added a grain of salt to the predictions.
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TribCast
That time Oprah beefed with the Texas cattle industry (podcast)
In this special edition of the Tribcast, reporter and producer Neena Satija talks with editor Aman Batheja about his story on Oprah Winfrey’s beef with the Texas cattle industry.
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Analysis: Pay no attention to the pols behind the curtain
The lieutenant governor might look like he’s playing in a race when he’s not. And a Washington political organization that’s not supposed to mess with Democrats might just be messing with a Democrat.
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Texas Elections 2018
Texas judicial candidate embraces Trump and hot-button issues while raking in out-of-state donations
Judicial races in Texas are typically low-key affairs, but in the GOP race for the 3rd Court of Appeals, Michael Toth is hitting the same themes you’d see in a race for Congress. Experts say it could be a sign of things to come.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Split Decision: Texas Senate candidates Phillip Huffines and Angela Paxton
In the Republican primary race for state Senate District 8, first-time candidates Phillip Huffines and Angela Paxton discuss the issues important to the North Texas district and their strong family ties in politics.
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Texas Elections 2018
11 Texas congressional primary races to watch
Across Texas, dozens of candidates are vying for attention in crowded congressional primaries, making for a boisterous primary season unlike anything the state has seen in decades. Here’s The Texas Tribune’s list of the most interesting races.