The stage is set for an epic political battle between two El Paso political powerhouses: an established incumbent congressman touting his seniority and accomplishments and a young former councilman in the city’s “progressive” camp.
2012 elections
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State Government
Will New Voter Registrar Rules Decrease Turnout?
A new law imposing citizenship restrictions on deputy and volunteer voter registrars has voting rights groups worried that fewer Texans — in particular, fewer minorities — will cast a ballot next year.
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Guides
Texplainer: Will the Texas Primary Be Too Late to Matter?
Hey, Texplainer: With several states racing to move up their primaries, will my vote even matter when Texas holds its primary? Yes, at least for every candidate other than the ones running for president — and maybe for them, too.
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State Government
Campaign Chatter
A looming special election in Bryan, and movement in Fort Worth and El Paso top the list of political moves this week.
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State Government
Gone, Baby, Gone
Lost track of who’s leaving and who’s staying in legislative office?
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State Government
An Inside Game, Already Afoot
The possibility of five or more new Republican senators in 2013 opens a tactical door for conservatives who’d like to gain control of the Legislature.
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State Government
Campaign Roundup: The Week’s Political News
State campaign news, candidate announcements, retirements and rumors from the past week.
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Politics
Campaign Chatter
Chris Harris and Will Hartnett say they won’t be back, but the horde of candidates for state and federal legislative seats is growing.
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State Government
Hartnett Confirms He Won’t Seek Re-election
State Rep. Will Hartnett, R-Dallas, said this afternoon that he won’t seek another term in the Texas House.
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Ads: Dewhurst vs. Obama; Cruz vs. Chupacabra
U.S. Senate candidates David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz have new online ads, with Dewhurst assailing the president and Cruz hunting for the elusive chupacabra.
