The senator’s backers now include three state representatives, several Texas city council members and local political organizers.
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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Add Texas 2020 election dates to your calendar
Make it your resolution this year to keep track of voter registration deadlines, early voting and more.
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Will Hurd’s legacy casts shadow over Republican primary to replace him in the U.S. House
Hurd has endorsed Navy veteran Tony Gonzales in the nine-way GOP primary for the battleground 23rd District.
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Former Castro supporters in Texas switch to Biden after Castro drops out
The new endorsements come a day after Castro, who ended his campaign last week, threw his support to one of Biden’s opponents, Elizabeth Warren.
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Analysis: Julián Castro’s unsuccessful bid for president wasn’t really an ending
It’s possible for a political candidate to win by losing — to rise in prominence as a result of a losing campaign for office. Beto O’Rourke tried and failed to do that. But keep an eye on Julián Castro, whose profile rose as his presidential bid fell apart.
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Tzintzún Ramirez deals with back-to-back criticism in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
The candidate has had to confront backlash to two episodes in recent days: comments about her Mexican heritage and an endorsement from actress Susan Sarandon.
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Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren days after ending presidential campaign
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor says there’s “one candidate I see who’s unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America’s promise will be there for everyone.”
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Analysis: Texas elections aren’t starting now — they’re already running at full speed
Candidates and campaigns start the year at full speed, sprinting their way to primary election voting that begins in less than two months. It’s the start of what should be a momentous and turbulent presidential election year.
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In his presidential campaign, Julián Castro stood out but couldn’t break out
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor ended his White House bid Thursday after failing to see efforts to distinguish himself translate into reliable support.
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Julián Castro drops out of presidential race
Castro’s departure means there will be no Texans competing in the Democratic presidential primary.