Public opinion on voting rights in Texas neither paints a dour picture for gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott nor presents a clear path forward for Democrats.
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Davis Postpones Announcement on Political Future
Texans will have to wait a little longer to find out if Wendy Davis will run for governor. The state senator said Wednesday she is postponing her decision until late September while she cares for her ailing father.
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Video: Patterson Says GOP Rivals “Can’t Get Anything Done”
In a new online campaign ad, Republican Jerry Patterson slaps some of his rivals for lieutenant governor for being “soft” and says this summer’s filibuster in the Texas Senate — he calls it “Washington West” — might have gone differently with him in charge.
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Interactive: Top Donors in Statewide Races
Use our interactive to check out the top contributors in the first half of 2013 to candidates running for or considering a shot at governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner and agriculture commissioner.
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Economy
Torres Launches First Campaign Video in Comptroller Bid
In his first campaign video as a candidate for comptroller, former state Rep. Raul Torres touts his interests in ending “sweetheart insider deals and politics as usual.” The Corpus Christi Republican also highlights his background as a certified public accountant.
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Texas Democrats Waiting for Davis Before Deciding on 2014
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: Democratic activists aren’t the only ones waiting for state Sen. Wendy Davis to reveal whether she’s running for governor. So are potential statewide Democratic candidates.
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The Polling Center: How Abortion Could Shape a 2014 Abbott-Davis Contest
The return of abortion bills during the special sessions presents opportunities for both Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis to consolidate support and financial backers. But the choices they make could result in a potentially complicated general election dynamic.
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Crowded Field Gathering for Comptroller Contest
Four Republicans are vying to replace outgoing state Comptroller Susan Combs, and at least one Democrat may join the race soon, too.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2013)
New Voting Law Aims to Curb Ballot Harvesting
Lawmakers, who usually get bogged down in controversy over election laws, managed to pass a mail-in ballot measure that aims to crack down on voter fraud. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Cruz Looking for Like-Minded GOP Candidates
Ted Cruz saw his fortunes rise after picking up endorsements from like-minded conservatives in Washington. Now he is a hot commodity himself, as a potential 2016 presidential candidate and a potential kingmaker in other Senate races.
