Henry Cuellar, Jessica Cisneros head to runoff for South Texas congressional seat
Nine-term incumbent Cuellar will face progressive attorney Cisneros in May to secure the Democratic nomination to run for U.S. House District 28. Full Story
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Nine-term incumbent Cuellar will face progressive attorney Cisneros in May to secure the Democratic nomination to run for U.S. House District 28. Full Story
Taylor’s race was one of several congressional primaries Tuesday night in Texas that put on display spirited debates inside each party. Full Story
Casar will be among the most progressive members of Congress ever to serve from Texas. During his tenure on the Austin City Council, he was best known for supporting cuts to the police department and his fight against encampment bans. Full Story
South Texas Democrats are facing an identity crisis and trying to distance themselves from out-of-state progressives after the party underperformed in the region in 2020. Full Story
President Joe Biden announced Jackson as his appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday morning. If confirmed, she’d be the nation’s first Black woman to sit on the high court. Full Story
National progressive groups and their allies in Congress are looking to the Texas primary to send a new class of stars to Congress. Full Story
None of the Texans have explicitly called for American troops on the ground in Ukraine. But over and over, both Democrats and Republicans urged the president to continue to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin with sanctions and supported the increased armament of Ukraine. Full Story
As the Ukraine crisis intensifies, President Joe Biden issued sanctions against a pipeline company. Cruz previously blocked State Department nominees because Biden wouldn’t oppose the project. Full Story
Casar has impressive progressive endorsements, from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. But he also is tied to some of Austin’s most progressive policies, which have attracted powerful enemies and turned off some moderate Democrats. Full Story
The Houston Republican’s acceptance of the 2020 presidential election results — and his comments at recent forums — fuel criticism as he seeks reelection. Full Story
The support comes with less than three weeks left in the crowded primary race to success retiring U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson in her securely Democratic district in Dallas. Full Story
The statewide races on the March primary ballots are sprinkled with the names of state and federal legislators from Texas. You might think they have the upper hand in those contests. Maybe, and maybe not. Full Story
Nehls tweeted that the police illegally entered his office and took photos of legislative documents, suggesting he was under investigation as political retribution. Capitol Police said they entered his office because it was open as routine safety protocol. Full Story
Morgan Luttrell is backed by former Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Houston and the top super PAC aligned with House GOP leadership. Christian Collins has the support of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, the campaign arm of the House Freedom Caucus and some of the most ardent pro-Trump Republicans in the House, like U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. Full Story
The U.S. senator joined some of his Republican colleagues in questioning Biden’s promise to pick a Black woman for the country’s highest court, while civil rights advocates say the nomination is long overdue for better representation on federal courts. Full Story
The U.S. Department of Justice has made efforts in the past to avoid public investigations of officials that could sway elections. Full Story
On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Abby and Karen about U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s legal situation and whether the omicron wave is receding. Full Story
Paxton’s attack ads suggest that he sees Gohmert as a bigger threat than the other two Republicans in the race — Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman. Full Story
The GOP-backed voting law — passed under the banner of ensuring election integrity — banned local election officials from sending out unsolicited mail-in ballot applications. But Crenshaw and other politicians can still do it. Full Story
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, is the favorite to return to Congress via Texas’ 37th District, while Republican Wesley Hunt is the leading contender in the 38th District. Full Story