Will Hurd drops out of 2024 presidential race
The former Texas congressman, who failed to qualify for two presidential debates, threw his support behind Nikki Haley. Full Story
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The latest Will Hurd news from The Texas Tribune.
The former Texas congressman, who failed to qualify for two presidential debates, threw his support behind Nikki Haley. Full Story
Anemic poll numbers barred him from the debate stage, but Hurd also fell short of another requirement by declining to pledge his support for the eventual Republican nominee: “I will not sign a blood oath to Donald Trump.” Full Story
The former member of the U.S. House will likely be the highest-profile Texan to enter the 2024 race, but he’ll be an underdog. Full Story
Gonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the city’s tragedy. He drew backlash from GOP activists again after he voted to protect same-sex marriage. Full Story
Hurd, R-Helotes, who served three terms representing Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, also talked about the challenges and opportunities of our tech-fueled future. Full Story
The president is leaving office Wednesday, but signs suggest his influence on the Texas GOP remains strong. Full Story
Even as Democrats expand their congressional offensive elsewhere in the state, the West Texas district remains a perennial battleground. Full Story
Gonzales' runoff opponent, Raul Reyes, announced Friday evening that he was abandoning his recount effort. Full Story
Reyes was U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's choice in the race. President Donald Trump backed Gonzales. Full Story
Tony Gonzales and Raul Reyes were separated by 7 votes in unofficial results for the Republican primary runoff to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes. Full Story
The president held tele-town halls Monday night with the two candidates he has endorsed in two of Texas' most heated Republican primary runoffs. Full Story
The president intervened Friday in the Republican primary runoff to replace Hurd, picking Gonzales over Raul Reyes, who U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed days earlier. Full Story
The U.S. senator is endorsing Raul Reyes over Tony Gonzales for the 23rd Congressional District and launching TV ads in support of Reyes. Full Story
In a TV interview Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott said said that the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody, “should not have happened.” But Texas’ GOP congressional officials declined to comment on President Donald Trump’s “looting” tweet. Full Story
Hurd has endorsed Navy veteran Tony Gonzales in the nine-way GOP primary for the battleground 23rd District. Full Story
Some Democrats hoped U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, a moderate Republican, would defect from his colleagues in the House Intelligence Committee. He came close but made clear he's not ready to impeach. Full Story
The Future Leaders Fund, a super PAC, plans to spend millions of dollars in the 2020 primaries. Full Story
The Helotes Republican gave his support Wednesday to former Navy officer Tony Gonzales. Full Story
Should Republicans actively recruit candidates of color? The party stands divided. Full Story
The Democrat is running for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, after narrowly losing to him last year. Full Story