The smaller battlefield — at least initially — comes after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee targeted 10 seats last election cycle in Texas and flipped none of them.
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GOP congressional candidate in Texas special election loses prominent supporters after racist comment about Chinese immigrants
Two of Sery Kim’s biggest backers — the first Korean American Republicans to serve in Congress — withdrew their endorsements Friday after she said she doesn’t want Chinese immigrants to come to America.
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Texas Legislature 2021
Corporate giants come out against Republicans’ efforts to restrict voting in Texas
American Airlines and Dell Technologies on Thursday publicly declared their opposition to Republican legislative proposals that would impose new restrictions on voting.
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Texas Legislature 2021
Texas Senate advances bill limiting how and when voters can cast ballots, receive mail-in voting applications
Senate Bill 7 is at the forefront of Texas Republicans’ crusade to further restrict voting in the state after last year’s election.
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Texas Legislature 2021
After slow start, Texas lawmakers pick up the pace on GOP priorities as legislative session passes halfway mark
After some early tension, the Legislature’s Republican leaders say they are on the same page with the business that remains.
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Politics
Democrats view Texas congressional special election with a mix of optimism and caution after disappointing 2020
Ten Democrats are among 23 candidates running to replace the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, in a May 1 special election.
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Three Texas Republicans vote against awarding Congressional Gold Medals to police who protected Capitol during insurrection
U.S. Reps. Michael Cloud of Victoria, Louie Gohmert of Tyler and Lance Gooden of Terrell voted against the resolution. Gohmert reportedly took issue with the characterization of the attack in the resolution as an “insurrection.”
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Texas Legislature 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott formally opens Texas GOP bid to clamp down on local efforts expanding voting access
Texas has some of the strictest voting rules, but Republican lawmakers are now hoping to outlaw efforts by local officials in places like Harris County intended to widen access for voters, including drive-thru voting and extended early voting hours.
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Cat Parks paves own path as Texas GOP vice chair under bombastic Allen West
Parks has risen quickly in Texas GOP politics since being tapped to run a small county party a few years ago.
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Race to replace late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright already crowded — with more candidates likely
At least 11 candidates have surfaced for the May 1 special election, including Wright’s widow, Susan Wright.
