Wendy Davis not running for U.S. Senate, instead considering run for U.S. House
The former state senator and Democratic nominee for governor says she is "looking very seriously at Congressional District 21." Full Story
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Texas Democrats plan multimillion-dollar effort to unseat Cornyn
The state party is launching an early, aggressive campaign to "define Cornyn before he defines himself." Full Story
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Texas Republicans warn Trump about ramifications of closing U.S.-Mexico border
Among those voicing opposition to the move are U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, as well as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Full Story
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Analysis: The 2020 election’s most important Texas race
The fate of a half-dozen Republican congressional incumbents in Texas and, perhaps, the outcome of the presidential race could depend on how the U.S. Senate race in Texas goes. Full Story
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Joaquin Castro appears likely to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
A source close to Castro said the four-term congressman will very likely soon announce a bid for U.S. Senate. Full Story
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Ted Cruz and John Cornyn vote against Joaquin Castro’s resolution blocking Trump's emergency order
But multiple Republican senators joined Democrats in backing the resolution, which passed the Senate. President Donald Trump has said he'll veto the measure. Full Story
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Analysis: Is Beto O’Rourke the bomb or just a bottle rocket?
O'Rourke came close to a big political upset last year by harnessing Democratic voters' desire to deny Ted Cruz another term in the U.S. Senate. Could that work in a presidential race? Full Story
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List of Texas Democrats scrambling to challenge John Cornyn in 2020 grows
The list of Democrats openly mulling a bid against the U.S. senator in 2020 continues to grow. The latest addition: Joseph Kopser, who ran for an open congressional seat last year. Full Story
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![Clockwise from top left: Former Democratic candidates for Congress MJ Hegar and Joseph Kopser; former state Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio.]()
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“Somebody else” would beat Donald Trump in Texas, but just barely, says UT/TT Poll
Given the choice between re-electing President Trump or choosing someone else, a narrow majority of Texans would like to see a change in 2020, according to a University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro "seriously" considering run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
The fourth-term congressman made clear he's eyeing a U.S. Senate bid now that former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke confirmed he will not be running for that post. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke says he's decided his 2020 plans — but isn't ready to announce them yet
The former El Paso congressman and 2018 U.S. Senate candidate ruled out running against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Whether he'll make a White House bid is still unknown. Full Story
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How U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro led the Democrats against President Donald Trump's emergency order
The San Antonio Democrat portrayed the resolution as a defense of the separation of powers among government branches. While Sen. John Cornyn said he will oppose the resolution, Sen. Ted Cruz was less clear on his stance. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas has a two-for-one option for Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke
The two Texans interested in the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 don't have to choose between running for national office or running for U.S. Senate. The law allows them to do both. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke is days away from a 2020 decision. Here are six questions that loom over him.
O'Rourke, an El Paso Democrat, said he'll decide before the end of the month whether he'll join a growing list of Democrats hoping to challenge President Donald Trump in 2020. Full Story
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Donald Trump endorses U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for re-election
The president's support comes 21 months before Election Day. Full Story
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MJ Hegar mulls Senate run against John Cornyn
The military veteran and unsuccessful 2018 congressional candidate is considering running for U.S. Senate in 2020, as well as challenging U.S. Rep. John Carter again. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has nearly $6 million ready for his Texas re-election campaign
The state's senior senator is taking little for granted as he seeks a fourth term. Full Story
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Former Texas Republican Party chair leaving White House to work on John Cornyn's campaign
Steve Munisteri is headed home to help Texas' senior U.S. senator in his 2020 re-election bid. Full Story
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Cornyn picks top Abbott operative to manage re-election campaign
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced Tuesday his 2020 campaign manager will be John Jackson, who led Gov. Greg Abbott's successful re-election bid last year. Full Story
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Just 5 of the 38 Texans in Congress voted to support Trump in weakening Russian sanctions
At issue was a December announcement that the U.S. Treasury Department would lift sanctions against companies tied to a Russian oligarch with strong ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Full Story
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