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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In two of Texas’ hottest primaries, it’s congressional clout versus ideological purity
Republican Kay Granger and Democrat Henry Cuellar excel at securing federal funding for their state, but they are beating back primary challenges from their parties’ insurgent wings.
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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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Diversion of aircraft purchases for border wall puts some Texas Republicans in a difficult position
Military aircraft construction is vital to the Fort Worth economy. The diversion drew condemnation from Democrats and at least one Texas Republican.
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U.S. Rep. Bill Flores makes endorsement in crowded Republican primary to succeed him
The retiring Bryan Republican is backing Waco business owner Renee Swann in the 11-way primary.
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Partisan tension hung over State of the Union — even before Texas congresswoman gave rebuttal from El Paso
President Donald Trump touted economic and military successes. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin was among Democrats who walked out. Afterwards, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar rebutted Trump’s speech from El Paso.
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Outside money floods Cuellar primary, with U.S. Chamber of Commerce latest to join the fray
The Republican-leaning business group went on TV on Tuesday in the nationally watched primary, which has drawn over $2 million in outside spending.
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5 takeaways from the latest congressional fundraising reports
The filings were due Friday and shed new light on Texas’ massive U.S. House battlefield, which includes seven Democrat-targeted seats, six open seats, two Republican-targeted seats and a couple of serious primary challenges.
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Despite Trump endorsement, Kay Granger’s primary shows no signs of cooling
The anti-tax Club for Growth on Thursday backed the Fort Worth congresswoman’s primary challenger, Chris Putnam, ensuring that the race will remain action-packed even after she secured the president’s backing last month.
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Trump names U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to advisory and advocacy role during impeachment trial
The Heath Republican was an outspoken defender of President Donald Trump during impeachment hearings in the U.S. House last year.
