Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White has made half a dozen political donations at the federal level over the years. One stands out.
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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Here’s how much Texas candidates raised in the state’s hottest U.S. House primaries
From El Paso to Austin, dozens of candidates are running in competitive primaries for U.S. House seats. The latest fundraising reports give hints to which ones are drawing significant support and which remain long shots.
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Cruz allies raise $1.7 million for new super PAC
Allies of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, have raised $1.7 million for a new super PAC that could come in handy as Cruz seeks a second term.
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Analysis: Texas Republicans confront an enemy within
Texas Republicans are enjoying a historic majority and fighting an escalating factional war at the same time. The state’s majority party can’t seem to agree on who’s a true Republican and who isn’t.
Austin-area Reps. Hinojosa, Howard and Rodriguez talk immigration, special education
Watch the full video of our conversation in Austin with state Reps. Gina Hinojosa, Donna Howard and Eddie Rodriguez. Or check out our full recap.
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Beto O’Rourke adds state Rep. Joe Moody to U.S. Senate campaign
State Rep. Joe Moody is joining fellow El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke’s campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.
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Analysis: In Texas elections, size matters
The blue wave some Democrats hope for has to be big enough to top the red seawall that protects Republicans. The Democrats don’t need a wave in 2018 — they need a tsunami.
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With $2.4 million haul, Beto O’Rourke easily outraised Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to close out 2017
The congressman challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018 says he had his biggest fundraising quarter so far.
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At Koch network retreat, Cornyn acknowledges a need for a tax reform sales job
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, acknowledged Saturday that Republicans will need to fight to sell their tax overhaul that was recently signed into law by President Donald Trump, saluting plans by the influential Koch network to spend up to $20 million to promote the law’s benefits.
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Houston fundraiser with New York Democrat Chuck Schumer rankles some Texans
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, one of the most visible Democrats in Congress, is coming to Houston for a fundraiser this weekend. Both the location and the host sparked tension among Texas political players on Friday.