Getting Texas Republicans in Congress to say whether they’re backing Donald Trump is a bit like pulling teeth. Luckily, The Texas Tribune’s got the skills of a dentist.
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Analysis: A Very Early Guide to November’s Competitive Texas Races
Most of the 218 races at the top of the state and federal sections of our general election ballots in November are not going to be competitive. Here’s a look at those that are likely to be.
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Liveblog: 2016 Texas Primary Runoff Results
Throughout Tuesday night, Tribune reporters will keep you updated on the results of Texas’ Republican and Democratic primary runoffs, from the first early voting totals through the last ballots counted.
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Watch President Obama Speak at SXSW
South by Southwest got a visit Friday from President Obama, who sat down with Texas Tribune CEO and Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith for a conversation focused on civic engagement in a digital age. Watch the interview here.
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In Texas Congressional Races, Incumbents Stay Safe
Despite some handwringing over primary challengers — and the unpredictability wrought by a presidential primary election’s high voter turnout — members of the Texas congressional delegation managed to hold on to their seats Tuesday.
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Liveblog: 2016 Texas Primary Results
Throughout the night, Tribune reporters will keep you updated on the results of Texas’ Republican and Democratic primary battles, from the first early voting totals through the last ballots counted.
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Garcia, Green Leave It All on the Field in Democratic Primary
In the heated race for Congressional District 29, U.S. Rep. Gene Green, D-Houston, and former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia both say they’re encouraged as the Democratic Party contest wraps up.
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For Cruz, 2013 Shutdown Was a Defining Moment
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s “impossible” strategy to undercut the Affordable Care Act — President Obama’s signature domestic policy achievement — won the Texan both enemies and fans.
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Take a Look at Who’s Running in Texas’ 2016 Primary Elections
The ballots for the state’s 2016 Republican and Democratic primary elections are set. Here’s a look at who has filed to run in those primaries, which will be held March 1.
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan to Make Texas Fundraising Swing
During an upcoming U.S. House recess this month, House Speaker Paul Ryan will make several stops in some of the richest pockets of the state: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Midland and San Antonio.