Watch: A conversation with Amanda Edwards, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
We sat down with Amanda Edwards, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, in a conversation moderated by The Texas Tribune's Evan Smith. Full Story
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Michael Bloomberg announces plans to hire more than 100 Texas organizers by end of the month
The numbers give Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, by far the biggest formal operation in Texas ahead of the state’s March 3 primary. Full Story
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With its 228 delegates and Super Tuesday slot, Texas looms in the presidential primary
The focus is on the early states, but candidates are also paying attention to Texas. Early voting starts here before the Nevada and South Carolina primaries wrap up. Full Story
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Warren unveils list of new Texas endorsements as presidential race heats up
The senator's backers now include three state representatives, several Texas city council members and local political organizers. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with Chris Bell, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
We sat down for a conversation with Chris Bell, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, moderated by the Tribune's Evan Smith. Full Story
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Will Hurd's legacy casts shadow over Republican primary to replace him in the U.S. House
Hurd has endorsed Navy veteran Tony Gonzales in the nine-way GOP primary for the battleground 23rd District. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, listens as Ambassador Kurt Volker, the former U.S. special envoy for Ukraine, and National Security Council official Timothy Morrison testify before the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in a public hearing on the impeachment inquiry into allegations President Donald Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rivals. Nov. 19, 2019.]()
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TribCast: A look ahead at the 2020 political landscape in Texas
On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Evan, Cassi and Matthew about the political year ahead with heated battles for the Texas House and the state’s 38 electoral votes. Full Story
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Former Castro supporters in Texas switch to Biden after Castro drops out
The new endorsements come a day after Castro, who ended his campaign last week, threw his support to one of Biden's opponents, Elizabeth Warren. Full Story
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National Democrats target Republican candidate over a child abuse case in battleground state House race
A Democratic super PAC is unveiling a TV ad that focuses on decades-old accusations authorities dropped against Gary Gates, the Republican running against Democrat Eliz Markowitz in the nationally watched contest for Texas House District 28. Full Story
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Analysis: Julián Castro’s unsuccessful bid for president wasn’t really an ending
It's possible for a political candidate to win by losing — to rise in prominence as a result of a losing campaign for office. Beto O'Rourke tried and failed to do that. But keep an eye on Julián Castro, whose profile rose as his presidential bid fell apart. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks to supporters at a rally in Austin on June 28, 2019. Fellow Texan and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, also a candidate for president, held a rally an hour earlier and less than a mile away.]()
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Tzintzún Ramirez deals with back-to-back criticism in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
The candidate has had to confront backlash to two episodes in recent days: comments about her Mexican heritage and an endorsement from actress Susan Sarandon. Full Story
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Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren days after ending presidential campaign
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor says there's "one candidate I see who's unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America's promise will be there for everyone." Full Story
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Biden endorses Markowitz in battleground Texas House race
The leading Democratic presidential candidate is wading into the Jan. 28 special election runoff for House District 28. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas elections aren’t starting now — they’re already running at full speed
Candidates and campaigns start the year at full speed, sprinting their way to primary election voting that begins in less than two months. It's the start of what should be a momentous and turbulent presidential election year. Full Story
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Analyzing 2019: Elections past, elections future
Election results from 2018 and prospects for the 2020 election led by President Donald Trump’s reelection bid provided a steady and strong undertow for political and policy conversations in Texas. And they still do. Full Story
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In his presidential campaign, Julián Castro stood out but couldn’t break out
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor ended his White House bid Thursday after failing to see efforts to distinguish himself translate into reliable support. Full Story
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Michael Bloomberg revs up Texas campaign with big plans
The Democratic presidential candidate is staffing up in Texas and planning to open a Houston headquarters and 16 field offices. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke unveils PAC with focus on boosting Texas Democrats in 2020
The group, Powered by People, comes less than two months after O'Rourke ended his presidential campaign. Full Story
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Here’s your Texas 2020 March primary ballot
The Texas 2020 primary will take place on March 3. See the full list of candidates statewide, and find out who's on your ballot based on where you live. Full Story
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Analysis: A 2020 holiday fantasy for Texas officeholders looking to 2022
Big election campaigns take years to mount. So some politicians aren't thinking about the 2020 elections. They're dreaming and planning for 2022. Full Story
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