They might not have predicted this, but Republicans won full control of the federal government in Tuesday’s elections. For Texas Republicans, that removes a major political foil.
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George W. Bush congratulates Trump for win after not voting for him
George W. Bush said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday, a day after a spokesman confirmed the former president didn’t vote in the presidential race.
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Here’s where Texas voters turned out and where they didn’t
More than 800,000 more Texans voted in this year’s general election than in 2008 or 2012.
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Texas Democrats lick their wounds, look for silver linings after rough night
As Texas Democrats pick up the pieces of the 2016 election, a single-digit margin in the presidential race here and a few legislative victories don’t offer much comfort.
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Trump’s shocking upset emboldens Texas GOP
Donald Trump’s presidential victory was the stuff of Texas GOP dreams, and the state’s party leaders are moving quickly to capitalize on this once-in-a-century opportunity.
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Texas Libertarians clinch ballot access, Greens fall short
Libertarians on Tuesday earned a spot on Texas’ next general election ballot. The Green Party must seek another route.
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Livestream: Post-election TribCast
We’re livestreaming our live post-election TribCast recording in Austin.
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See which counties in Texas Trump and Clinton won
In Texas, Republican Donald Trump dominated in much of the state, while Hillary Clinton won in major urban areas and along much of the border. Here’s a county-by-county look at where they won.
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Texans who could serve in Trump’s Washington
Throughout his campaign, Trump cultivated a number of loyal allies in Texas, making for no shortage of options as his transition team looks to staff the incoming administration.
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Democrats pick up four Texas House seats
The latest election returns showed Democrats picking up four seats in the Texas House.