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The latest 2012 elections news from The Texas Tribune.

  • A Conversation With Michael Williams

    by Evan Smith

    For our latest TribLive conversation, I sat down with the soon-to-be-ex railroad commissioner and declared 2012 U.S. Senate candidate to talk about why he's running, what he thinks of his potential primary opponents and how his campaign will or won't be impacted by his race. Full Story 

    Education Commissioner Michael Williams, a former railroad commissioner, is shown at a TribLive event on Jan. 27, 2011.

  • Williams: Dewhurst Isn't the Frontrunner

    by Evan Smith

    After officially announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate at our TribLive conversation this morning, Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams took issue with the presumed frontrunner status of his potential GOP primary opponent, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Full Story 

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  • Guest Column: Senator Dewhurst Is Not Inevitable

    by Evan Van Ness

    If the race to succeed Kay Bailey Hutchison is over before it begins — if the lieutenant governor and his vast personal wealth have this locked up — why are so many credible candidates saying they'll run? Because they see an opportunity. Full Story 

    Governor Rick Perry, Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst after their first weekly breakfast meeting saying they will work together on the state budget.
    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • Climbing the Ladder

    by Ross Ramsey

    What happens if Gov. Rick Perry or Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst decide to run for federal office and win, creating a vacancy — or two — in Texas? That sound you hear is a herd of GOP pols rushing to update their resumes. Full Story 

    Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst shakes hands with Gov. Rick Perry at the 2011 inauguration.
    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • Michael Williams Sizes Up Senate Race

    by Justin Dehn

    Michael Williams is leaving the Railroad Commission in April and preparing to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. In an interview today with the Trib's Ross Ramsey, he talked about the 2012 race and about his confidence that minorities don't face any special hurdles in Texas GOP primaries. Full Story 

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