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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 2020 focus: flipping the Texas House
The former Democratic presidential candidate elaborated on his 2020 political plans while campaigning Tuesday with a state House candidate in Katy.
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Analysis: In Texas elections in 2020, national issues could trump local ones
Some elections are local; some are about state issues. The 2020 election in Texas is probably not going to be either of those things — national issues and personalities are leading the parade.
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Democrats could gain control of the Texas House for the first time since 2001. Here are the seats in play in 2020.
Republicans and Democrats are ready for the 2020 battle over the Texas House, with roughly 30 of the 150 seats seen as competitive for both parties.
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After uncertain filing period, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates seek to “get down to business”
A crowd of 12 Democrats are jockeying in a wide-open primary to take on Texas’ senior Republican senator, John Cornyn.
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Analysis: A Houston police death and the debate over who should have guns in Texas
The proliferation of mass shootings has opened up the debate about gun laws among politicians in Texas, and about whether new restrictions are needed. But not among all Texas politicians.
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Analysis: The Texas Senate will be a quiet zone in a noisy, important election year
In what promises to be a tumultuous and competitive election year, races for the Texas House are going to be a lot more interesting than those for the Texas Senate.
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Optimism abounds for Texas Democrats in 2020, but campaign staffers are sparse
A crowded ballot featuring candidates for president, U.S. Senate and the Texas Legislature, along with a history of noncompetitive races, have left campaigns desperate for talent.
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State Rep. Mike Lang opts against reelection for second time
The Granbury Republican filed Monday evening for Hood County commissioner.
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Ronny Jackson, former White House doctor and Trump VA nominee, running for Texas congressional seat
Jackson is at least the 13th Republican to jump into the race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon.