U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, is using his congressional recess for a 34-day tour of Texas in his bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year.
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In town halls, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd juggles district priorities in Trump era
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd logged hundreds of miles Sunday and Monday to hold town halls during Congress’ summer recess, and his interactions with constituents illustrated the fine line he must walk in his massive swing district.
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Texas Elections 2018
Beto O’Rourke raises more than Ted Cruz in second quarter
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, posted a strong first fundraising quarter as a Senate candidate.
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Texas Elections 2018
As congressional races draw big interest, Democrats still filling out statewide ticket
Texas Democrats may not have a full statewide slate yet, but they are seeing early and intense interest in several congressional races.
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McCaul, Castro and O’Rourke give Cornyn’s Senate seat a look
Several members of the U.S. House delegation are considering running in a possible U.S. Senate special election.
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Matthew Dowd won’t challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018
Matthew Dowd, a political commentator and former strategist for George W. Bush, announced Wednesday that he will not challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018.
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Joaquin Castro says he won’t challenge Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate in 2018
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, has decided not to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018.
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After swearing off consultants, Beto O’Rourke explains exceptions
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke reported payments to outside political firms on his latest campaign finance report, after initially announcing his campaign against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz wouldn’t hire consultants.
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Castro faces tough decision as Senate announcement nears
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro is still wrestling with a tough question: Is it worth giving up his seat in Congress for a long-shot challenge to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, particularly when another Democrat is already running?
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Ted Cruz reports $5.2 million total ahead of re-election campaign
Ahead of his 2018 bid for re-election, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has an imposing war chest collected through three allied groups.
