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.
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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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.
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Pierce Bush announces bid for suburban Houston congressional seat
The grandson of the late President George H.W. Bush will enter an already crowded GOP primary for Texas’ 22nd District.
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Analysis: In a leaked memo, a peek at Texas GOP’s concerns
Political plans aren’t necessarily clever or novel, as a recently leaked memo from the Texas GOP illustrates. But they do provide some insight into what worries the plotters.
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Analysis: A changing political climate in Fort Bend County and a politically fatal blunder
When state Rep. Rick Miller said two of his opponents were running because they’re Asian, the real news was in the result, not in the gaffe. Top Texas Republicans reacted, publicly and quickly.
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Beto O’Rourke repeats he’s not running for Senate despite continued speculation
“Not running for senate,” O’Rourke told The Texas Tribune in a text message Thursday night, saying that nothing has changed regarding that decision.
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Rick Miller’s swift demise shines light on the shifting politics of Fort Bend County and the Texas House
The drama that unfolded served as the latest reminder that seats in one of the country’s most ethnically diverse counties are some of the most competitive in the state heading into the 2020 election cycle.
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State Rep. Rick Miller drops reelection bid after saying opponents were challenging him because they’re Asian
The Sugar Land Republican faced fast and fierce backlash after he accused his opponents of running against him because they are Asian in a district with a sizable Asian population.