Democrats are running aggressively in the Dallas area to flip several Republican-held seats in the Texas House. Talk of a “blue wave” is only part of why they’re optimistic.
Texas Elections 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeated Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke in the race for U.S. Senate. View full 2018 Texas election results or subscribe to The Brief for the latest election news.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Full video rebuts Ted Cruz claim that Beto O’Rourke praised flag burning
The ad released online by the Cruz campaign Tuesday uses portions of an exchange O’Rourke had with an attendee of a town hall. A closer look at the context shows that O’Rourke’s statements were not specifically about “flag burning.”
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Cruz allies take aim at O’Rourke over eminent domain, father-in-law
The Club for Growth, a national conservative group that recently announced plans for a seven-figure investment in the U.S. Senate race, is launching its opening salvo at Democratic nominee Beto O’Rourke.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke DWI episode in 1998 included car crash and alleged attempt to flee
The state and local police reports, published Thursday night by the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News, say that O’Rourke was involved in a drunken driving episode 20 years ago in which he crashed into another vehicle and sought to flee.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
U.S. Rep. John Carter prepares for tougher-than-usual race against MJ Hegar
Since he was first elected in 2002, Carter, a Round Rock Republican, has cruised to re-election. This year, he may have a real fight on his hands.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Ted Cruz says Beto O’Rourke voted against Harvey tax breaks. O’Rourke says there’s more to the story.
O’Rourke said he voted against the bill because of what was not included in it.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke yard signs are everywhere. Where are Ted Cruz’s?
As O’Rourke’s yard signs are popping up in neighborhoods around the state, frustrated Cruz supporters are having trouble finding ones promoting the current U.S. senator’s re-election bid. Until recently, that was by design, according to Cruz’s camp.
Posted in
In Harvey's Wake
Hurricane Harvey becomes focal point in Houston-area races for Congress
Democrats on the ballot in communities hit hardest by Harvey argue that Republicans in office haven’t done enough to prepare Texas for the next major hurricane.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Valdez agrees to debate Abbott on Sept. 28 in Austin
Lupe Valdez, the Democratic nominee for governor, has agreed to debate Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 28 in Austin.
Posted in
Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke says he isn’t debating Ted Cruz this Friday
In July, Cruz challenged O’Rourke to five debates, with the first one to be held Friday, Aug. 31, in Dallas.