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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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A trailblazer in Dallas, Lupe Valdez strives to prove herself on a statewide stage
The longtime law enforcement officer gained international attention helping Democrats topple a Republican establishment in Dallas County. But she’s already had some stumbles as she attempts an ascent to the governor’s office.
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The son of a governor, Andrew White long avoided politics. Then a health crisis, his dad’s death and a hurricane changed his mind.
A series of life-changing events propelled Andrew White to follow in the footsteps of his father, former Gov. Mark White, and launch his own bid for Texas’ highest office.
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Here’s how much Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke have raised in their midterm Senate race
In recent months, U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke has galvanized supporters by posting bigger fundraising numbers than U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. But a deep dive into the campaign finance reports shows something even more striking: with his recent hauls, O’Rourke has overtaken Cruz in cash raised over the entire election cycle.
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How Joe Barton’s downfall led to two competitive Texas races
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton’s startling retirement amid unsavory headlines — coupled with a turbulent national political environment — makes the open-seat race to replace him uncharted territory for candidates from both parties.
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Texas House District 13 special election set for runoff
The special election Saturday for House District 13 is on track for an overtime round late this summer.
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House District 13 special election reaches contentious conclusion, and more elections await
Two Republicans, former Grimes County Judge Ben Leman and Bellville businesswoman Jill Wolfskill — plus one Democrat, Cecil Webster — are on the ballot Saturday to finish the term of ex-state Rep. Leighton Schubert, R-Caldwell, who resigned in February.
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Lupe Valdez agrees to debate Andrew White on May 11 in Austin
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez has agreed to debate her runoff opponent, Andrew White, on May 11 in Austin.
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State Rep. Eric Johnson, a Democrat, declares candidacy for Texas House Speaker
State Rep. Eric Johnson, D-Dallas, filed Wednesday for speaker of the Texas House, making him the first Democrat to enter the race to succeed retiring House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio.
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Beto O’Rourke wants to debate Ted Cruz 6 times, including twice in Spanish
“A debate in Spanish would not be very good because my Spanish isn’t good enough,” U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said at a campaign event Tuesday afternoon, “but I look forward to debating Congressman O’Rourke.”