The U.S. Senate candidate’s proposals on guns and other issues are moderate compared with those of some of her primary competitors — but she said they have the most realistic chance of passing.
Texas 2020 Elections
Texans are poised to set a record for voter turnout with Tuesday’s election. Voters are casting ballots in a litany of races, from president and U.S. Senate to seats in the Texas House. Watch live election results come in here, and check out what you need to know here. If you see an issue while voting, let us know about it here.
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Beto O’Rourke’s flock remains loyal while his party debates whether to move on
The question facing Texas Democrats: Can the party capitalize on the energy he brings out of his supporters while minimizing the counter-energy he seems to provoke from the right?
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Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez’s unlikely ally in her quest to take on John Cornyn: Alec Baldwin
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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U.S. Rep. Bill Flores makes endorsement in crowded Republican primary to succeed him
The retiring Bryan Republican is backing Waco business owner Renee Swann in the 11-way primary.
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Analysis: Messing with elections messes with democracy
Voter suppression, incompetent administrators, dirty political tricks, and misinformation and political rhetoric attacking the results of elections present threats to elections and democracy, a new book argues. It came out on the day of the Iowa caucuses.
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New Texas election process has Democrats expecting a delay in Super Tuesday delegate totals
Democratic leaders say the Texas secretary of state’s office told them that a full accounting of how many delegates each presidential contender wins won’t be available on election night. But the secretary of state’s office says it does plan to have the results tabulated.
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Michael Bloomberg is opening 11 additional field offices in Texas ahead of Super Tuesday
The campaign initially made its ambitious plans known late last year when it named its first four hires here, including a state director.
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Outside money floods Cuellar primary, with U.S. Chamber of Commerce latest to join the fray
The Republican-leaning business group went on TV on Tuesday in the nationally watched primary, which has drawn over $2 million in outside spending.
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Analysis: Cornyn’s expected vote against impeachment is in tune with Republican voters in Texas
Whatever the reason is for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s support for the president, it puts him tightly in sync with Republican voters in Texas.
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Here’s how Texas Democrats dole out their 261 delegates in the presidential primary
Some delegates are selected statewide, others are determined within state Senate districts and others go to members of Congress or national committee members, who can vote for the candidate of their choice.
