On the losing end of the 371-18 vote were U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington of Lubbock, Brian Babin of Woodville, Michael Burgess of Lewsiville and Bill Flores of Bryan.
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Watch Tony Gonzales, Gina Ortiz Jones debate as they vie to replace U.S. Rep. Will Hurd
The Navy and Air Force veterans running to represent Texas’ 23rd Congressional District highlight their differing views on the economy and deaths at Fort Hood in our “Split Decision” video series.
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Texans curious about delays in election results, whether state is a battleground and attempts to increase Latino turnout
Five Texas Tribune political journalists answered questions on Reddit about the Nov. 3 general election.
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Watch U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw talk about the 2020 election and more at The Texas Tribune Festival
Crenshaw, R-Houston, also talked about his first term in office and his own bid for reelection.
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U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, of Arlington, hospitalized due to complications from cancer treatment
The freshman member of Congress has been undergoing treatment for lung cancer since last year.
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In Texas, President Trump’s team hits the road to shore up support
The president’s reelection campaign launched a bus tour of the state Thursday, though surrogates said — strenuously — that they still don’t see Texas in play.
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Pandemic politics ripple through Texas races, forcing U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw to defend his coronavirus response
In Crenshaw’s bid for reelection, the fight over masks and rhetoric has become particularly pitched, drawing in dozens of Houston-area doctors.
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National Democrats add three more Texas congressional districts to target list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Wednesday it is now targeting Reps. Van Taylor of Plano, Roger Williams of Austin and Ron Wright of Arlington.
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After recount, Tony Gonzales is still winner of GOP runoff for U.S. Rep. Will Hurd’s seat
Gonzales’ runoff opponent, Raul Reyes, announced Friday evening that he was abandoning his recount effort.
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Analysis: Watch the bottom of Texas ballots for political change — not the top
If the decadeslong Republican hold on Texas politics loosens, it might not be at the top of the ticket. Watch the federal and state legislative races, and where the money’s going in those.
