In the latest edition of our “Split Decision” video series, state Rep. Sarah Davis and her Republican challenger, Susanna Dokupil, virtually debate the issues important to House District 134.
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Texas Elections 2018
TX-21 primary showcases intra-party conundrum for Texas Democrats in Trump era
The Democratic primary for Texas’ 21st Congressional District has put on display a growing debate over whether the party should court disaffected Republicans this year, focus on getting their revved-up base to the polls or do some of both.
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Texas Elections 2018
Hurricane Harvey six months later, O’Rourke’s chances in Texas, primary fever (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast — the last before the March primary — Emily talks to Evan, Aman, Brandon and Texas Ag Commissioner candidate Trey Blocker about high-stakes races and the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Harvey.
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Texas Elections 2018
Three Republicans vie for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals seat, replacing death penalty critic
Judge Elsa Alcala of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is a zealous opinion writer and critic of death penalty law. But after seven years on the bench, she’s stepping down. Here are the three Republicans who are vying for her seat.
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Analysis: Leaving Texas voters to decide what’s fact and what’s fiction
Even when the content of a political message is factual, the appearance of it can be deceitful, dumb or just plain risky. This year’s Republican primaries are chock full of examples.
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Texas Elections 2018
At Congressional District 23 forum, 5 Democratic candidates seek to stand out
At a Tuesday forum in downtown San Antonio, the few differences that emerged between Democratic candidates vying to represent Congressional District 23 came when they tried to cast themselves as the best person to take on Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Will Hurd.
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President Donald Trump tweets endorsements of eight leading Texas elected officials
President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that Texans should vote for Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in March.
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These Texas House Republicans were once backed by two prominent conservative groups. Now, they’re targets.
After helping several Republicans get elected to the Texas Legislature years ago, two prominent conservative groups are working to unseat them. Next week’s GOP primary could test how much sway those groups still hold.
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Here’s why so many Texas races go uncontested by major parties
Lack of interest, lack of money and lack of support can all contribute to a major party failing to put a candidate up for election in a given race — especially in heavily gerrymandered districts.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke draws crowds in some conservative enclaves in bid against Ted Cruz
In Tarrant County, the largest county in Texas that voted for Donald Trump, Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke drew large crowds over the weekend in his bid against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
