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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Texas Elections 2018
Republican set to replace ex-state Rep. Larry Phillips after drawing no special election opponents
Republican Reggie Smith is poised to replace former state Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman, after Smith drew no opponents Thursday in the special election for the seat.
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Texas Elections 2018
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick agrees to a debate — with Geraldo Rivera
Patrick has refused to debate his November election opponent, Democrat Mike Collier.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke’s NFL comments have gone viral. Here’s how it can impact his Texas race.
A video of Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, expressing support for NFL players kneeling during the national anthem has gone viral, earning national attention. But how does it play among Texas voters?
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Texas Elections 2018
Here’s how much Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke have raised in their midterm Senate race
A Texas Tribune analysis of fundraising by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, show O’Rourke has raised $8 million more than Cruz since 2017.
