The move by Elisa Cardnell effectively hands her party’s nomination to Sima Ladjevardian, a Houston attorney and Democratic fundraiser backed by Beto O’Rourke.
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Trump’s endorsements in Texas primary underscore his clout with GOP voters
The president’s support was most notable in five primaries Tuesday in which his preferred candidates all prevailed or advanced to a runoff.
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Democratic runoff to challenge Cornyn sets up crisp contrast between Hegar, West
After a 12-way primary, Texas Democrats get a chance to size up two candidates with very different pitches.
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MJ Hegar, Royce West head to runoff in Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn
Through Tuesday night and much of Wednesday, Royce West and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez were vying for the second-place finish that would get them into an overtime round with MJ Hegar.
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U.S. Reps. Kay Granger and Henry Cuellar claim victory in congressional primary races
Cuellar faced a challenge from attorney Jessica Cisneros, while Granger defeated former Colleyville City Council member Chris Putnam.
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Analysis: Culling the Texas ballots, round one
Tuesday’s elections will trim dozens and dozens of would-be officeholders from the ballots, setting the table for a number of consequential runoffs and for a highly contested and anticipated general election in Texas.
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Bernie Sanders stokes question for Texas Democrats: How would his nomination affect their down-ballot plans?
Sanders supporters say he’ll bring new voters to the polls to help Democrats flip Texas, but some establishment figures are in panic mode.
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Nancy Pelosi gives Henry Cuellar a homestretch boost in intense primary, calling for “resounding victory”
During a trip to Laredo on Saturday, the U.S. House speaker swung by a Cuellar campaign office with 10 days until the Texas primary.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
The endorsement comes less than two weeks before a primary that is almost certain to go to a runoff.
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Julián Castro endorses Jessica Cisneros, the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
Castro, whose brother serves with Cuellar in Congress, is backing Jessica Cisneros.
