State Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, who is looking to unseat state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, highlights his ties to Fort Worth and work as a pediatrician in a new television ad.
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Cruz Touts “American Dream” in New Election Ad
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz released a new ad Tuesday targeting general election voters with a focus on encouraging small business growth and saving the American Dream.
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Libertarian U.S. Senate Candidate Myers Releases TV Ad
Libertarian John Jay Myers, a candidate for U.S. Senate, released a TV ad emphasizing his anti-war and pro-gay-marriage views.
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New Third-Party Ad Attacks Gallego in CD-23
The Congressional Leadership Fund has launched a TV ad attacking Democrat Pete Gallego in his CD-23 race against U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco, R-San Antonio. The group said it will spend more than $1 million in that swing district.
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Heated Battle in CD-23 Getting Lots of Attention
Texas Republicans are used to playing offense — and winning. But in the sprawling 23rd Congressional District, in which U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco is being challenged by state Rep. Pete Gallego, they have a fight on their hands.
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Bill Clinton to Stump for Gallego in San Antonio
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Texas this week to stump for state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco, R-San Antonio, the Gallego campaign has announced.
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Liveblog: Cruz and Sadler Cordial in Second Debate
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Paul Sadler stuck mostly to policy issues and even found a rare area of agreement Friday evening during their second, and likely final, debate before the general election.
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The Chairman is Out
The chairman of the Republican Party of Texas says he won’t be home before Election Day.
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Round Two Could Be as Heated as First Debate
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Paul Sadler, candidates for U.S. Senate, will spar Friday evening in what is likely to be their last televised debate before Election Day.
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Fort Worth Senate Race Has Big Implications
All eyes are on the Fort Worth matchup between state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democratic incumbent, and her Republican challenger, state Rep. Mark Shelton — and not just because it is expected to be a nail-biter.
