Five Texas Tribune political journalists answered questions on Reddit about the Nov. 3 general election.
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John Cornyn and MJ Hegar’s race is competitive in Texas, but they’re keeping a low profile compared to 2018’s Senate contest
Incumbent John Cornyn is pitching himself as a “steady hand on the wheel.” Democratic challenger MJ Hegar says that hand is driving Texas toward a cliff.
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The 2020 Texas Tribune Festival
Watch Hillary Rodham Clinton on 2016, the 2020 election and more at The Texas Tribune Festival
The former U.S. secretary of state discussed the takeaways from her 2016 presidential campaign, what’s at stake in the general election and more about her career in public service.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: The 2020 election and Texas’ incremental blues
Democrats have their eyes on winning back the Texas House majority they lost in 2002. That wouldn’t give them the power to pass legislation, but it would give them the power to stop legislation they don’t like.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas needs more poll workers this year because of the pandemic. Here’s how to become one.
Working at polls is going to look different this year. Find out what poll workers do, who qualifies to be one and how to become one yourself.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn indicate support for confirming a new Supreme Court justice before the election
If the U.S. Senate confirms a nominee of President Donald Trump, it could secure a conservative influence on the high court for a generation.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Conservative megadonor backs Shelley Luther for Texas Senate with $1 million loan
Luther, the Dallas salon owner who was jailed earlier this year over her refusal to close her business due to coronavirus restrictions, is running to replace state Sen. Pat Fallon, R-Prosper.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Appeals court sides with Harris County in lawsuit over mailing absentee ballot applications
Harris County’s plan to send applications for mail-in ballots to all its voters was cleared by an intermediate appeals court, but it remains on hold until the Texas Supreme Court can rule.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Republican U.S. House campaign arm cancels $2 million in Houston-area advertising
The region is home to multiple competitive races, including Congressional District 7 where Republicans are seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
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Voting in Texas during the pandemic: Everything you need to know about the 2020 general election
Use The Texas Tribune’s voter guide to learn more about voting during the pandemic, mail-in voting, voting in person, Texas candidates and key dates for the 2020 general election.
