The months leading up to Monday’s candidate filing deadline were full of talk about who might challenge whom, a drawn-out round of punditry. Now we know who filed for what, and some of the results were unexpected.
Texas Elections 2018
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Filing period comes to calm close after chaotic 30 days
A hectic candidate filing period came to a relatively calm close Monday evening, with few major surprises as the field was set for the 2018 primaries in Texas. Yet it’s been a tumultuous few weeks across the state’s political landscape.
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Former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson to challenge current Commissioner George P. Bush
Former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson has decided to challenge current Commissioner George P. Bush in next year’s Republican primary. He is expected to announce his candidacy Monday, several sources said Friday.
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Analysis: “Who?” for governor of Texas
It’s not that Texas Democrats can’t find anyone to run for governor in 2018. It’s that none of the eight contenders (so far) is familiar to voters across the state.
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State Rep. Leighton Schubert not seeking re-election
State Rep. Leighton Schubert, R-Caldwell, announced Thursday that he is not running for re-election in 2018.
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Democrat Andrew White, son of late Gov. Mark White, announces gubernatorial bid
Andrew White, the son of late Gov. Mark White, made it official Thursday morning: He’s running for governor, joining the crowded Democratic primary with four days to go before the filing deadline.
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Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, a Democrat, is running for governor
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning that she is running for governor, giving Texas Democrats a serious candidate for the top job with five days until the candidate filing deadline for the 2018 primaries.
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Dallas TV reporter Brett Shipp launches bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions
Local television newsman Brett Shipp has left his high-profile job to run against U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, according to a news report from WFAA.
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Watch Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez speak as she files to run for Texas governor
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning she would file to run for Texas governor at the Texas Democratic Party’s headquarters in Austin. Watch her make her campaign official and address the press.
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Chip Roy, former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, is running for Congress
Chip Roy — a former staffer to multiple top Texas Republicans — is looking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio.