With nearly two centuries of Texas experience departing Congress this week, the lawmakers reflect on their tenures on Capitol Hill.
Lamar Smith
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Texas Elections 2018
21st District race to test boundaries of Democrats’ expanded congressional battlefield in Texas
The race for Texas’ 21st Congressional District pits Democrat Joseph Kopser against Republican Chip Roy for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio.
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Split Decision for 2018 Election
Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith’s seat.
In Texas’ 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our “Split Decision” video series.
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“The door to the future”: How Eddie Bernice Johnson could make history if Democrats win back the House
Johnson, a Dallas Democrat, has served in the U.S. House for 26 years. If her party wins control of the chamber, she’s well positioned to become the first African-American representative from Texas to lead a standing committee in Congress.
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Energy
As Trump backlash continues, STEM professionals in Texas run for office
Across the country, hundreds of candidates with academic or professional experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics have left their businesses and laboratories to compete in state legislative contests, congressional elections and even governor’s races.
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Texas Elections 2018
In Central Texas congressional runoffs, candidates with traditional advantages face scrappy underdogs
Two spirited runoffs are underway for the major-party nominations to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio. Joseph Kopser and Mary Wilson are vying for the Democratic nod, while the two Republicans squaring off are Matt McCall and Chip Roy.
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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
In race to replace U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, 18 Republicans look to stand out
The Republican primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, has drawn 18 candidates — a staggering number that has created an early urgency to stand out in the crowded field.
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Texas Elections 2018
Chip Roy, former chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz, is running for Congress
Chip Roy — a former staffer to multiple top Texas Republicans — is looking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio.
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Texas Elections 2018
Analysis: A political earthquake hits the Texas congressional delegation
A half-dozen members of the Texas congressional delegation have already given up their seats — and the elections haven’t even started yet. This cycle could see more changes than a redistricting year, when disruption is the norm.