Primary fights few and far between as Texas Republicans focus on November 2020
With two months until the filing deadline for the 2020 primary, the Texas GOP is dealing with fewer intra-party fights than usual. Full Story
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With two months until the filing deadline for the 2020 primary, the Texas GOP is dealing with fewer intra-party fights than usual. Full Story
The Democratic presidential hopeful is the first non-Texan candidate to announce a hire in the state. Full Story
Texas' senior senator is being challenged for a fourth term in 2020 by a crowded Democratic field. Full Story
There’s a lot going on here. And Texas, accustomed to sitting in the back of the room in presidential election years, is getting a lot of attention. Full Story
The former Republican congressman for Dallas made it official Thursday in Waco: He wants back in Congress, but not in his old district. Full Story
If you're not satisfied with the lineups for races in the 2020 elections, rest easy: Candidates have two months to file, to change their minds, to change races and to see new opportunities. Full Story
In a surprise development, the former Dallas congressman appears to be eyeing a return to the U.S. House — but not in his old district. Insiders say the response in Central Texas has been lukewarm. "I wish he'd called me first," Flores said. Full Story
The Democrat is running for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, after narrowly losing to him last year. Full Story
The event is set for Oct. 17 at the American Airlines Center. It's his first visit to Texas since the U.S. House launched an impeachment inquiry. Full Story
Thornberry has served in Congress for 25 years. Full Story
It's impossible to say exactly what issue people will be talking about when they're ready to vote in next year's elections. But it's not too early to say those voters — friends or foes — will be talking about the president. Full Story
During appearances this weekend in Austin, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Cheri Bustos, the head of House Democrats' campaign arm, gave back-up to Cuellar. Full Story
National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Tom Emmer called the Democrats socialists; Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Cheri Bustos read from the transcript of Donald Trump's phone call with the Ukrainian president in a heated Texas Tribune Festival panel. Full Story
The Democratic presidential candidate spoke at TribFest about his assault weapon buyback proposal, his presidential prospects and the Democrats' impeachment push. Full Story
The Granbury Republican announced Wednesday he wasn't seeking another term in the House and was instead running for county commissioner, but he has since changed course. Full Story
The former White House communications director said President Donald Trump should "stand down" in the 2020 election. Full Story
At The Texas Tribune Festival, the Democratic presidential hopeful said he supports impeachment and promises not to pardon Trump if that issue were to reach him in the Oval Office. Full Story
The Democratic presidential candidate needs to improve his standing in the polls to make the stage. Full Story
Bohac's decision gives Democrats one of their best pickup opportunities next year in the Texas House. Full Story
Last year's U.S. Senate race was unusual for a number of reasons, but especially because Beto O'Rourke, a mostly unknown challenger, managed to gain attention and raise money. This year, another group of candidates is trying to repeat the magic. Full Story