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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks at a Congressional Hispanic Conference press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

2024 Texas Elections

Far-right Republicans are coming for centrist U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ seat in the GOP primary

By Matthew ChoiFeb. 22, 2024

Gonzales is running for the first time since the Texas GOP censured him for breaking with the party over his positions on gun control and border security.

From left: Brandon Gill and John Huffman are among the Republican primary candidates for the 26th Congressional District, left vacant by outgoing U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville.

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Southlake mayor and Dinesh D’Souza’s son-in-law lead pack in open North Texas congressional primary

By Matthew ChoiFeb. 14, 2024

The two social conservatives are leading with money and endorsements in the crowded GOP primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess of Lewisville.

Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores speaks at a Republican primary forum for 34th Congressional District candidates in Harlingen on Jan. 20, 2024. The event was hosted by Cameron County Young Republicans and Cameron County Republican Women.

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Mayra Flores: DNA testing needed at border, even if that means detaining kids for months

By Matthew ChoiFeb. 7, 2024

The former Republican congresswoman is running for her former seat representing the 34th congressional district.

Former president Donald Trump holds his first 2024 campaign rally in Waco, Texas on Mar. 25, 2023.

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Once hesitant, Texas Republicans have united behind Donald Trump again

By Patrick SvitekFeb. 6, 2024

While polls once showed Trump and DeSantis tied in Texas, they now suggest the primary is all but over here. Trump leads Nikki Haley by a landslide.

The U.S. Senate announced a $118 billion border security proposal Sunday that also includes billions of dollars in funding for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, but House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called it “dead on arrival” in that chamber.

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Senate negotiators release sweeping border and military aid bill

By Liz Goodwin and Leigh Ann Caldwell, The Washington PostFeb. 4, 2024

The $118 billion national security package is a top priority for President Biden, but Trump and his allies oppose it.

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, spoke to supporters at Blue Mesa restaurant as the 2020 primary election results trickled in March 3, 2020.

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U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s legacy looms in race to replace her

By Matthew ChoiFeb. 2, 2024

Rep. Craig Goldman faces off against John O’Shea, backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the crowded primary for congressional district 12.

From left: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas; and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio. The two men, running for the U.S. Senate in the Texas Democratic primary participate in a debate in Austin on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

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Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz campaign at end of 2023

By Matthew Choi and Patrick SvitekFeb. 1, 2024

Allred also dominated in fundraising over state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who had the second highest haul among the Democrats running

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas listens to U.S. Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz near the border with Mexico in La Joya on May 17, 2022.

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House panel advances impeachment charges against Mayorkas with Texas Republicans backing

By Sejal GovindaraoJan. 31, 2024

A member of the president’s cabinet has not been impeached in nearly 150 years. The full House is expected to vote next week.

Democratic congressional candidate Michelle Vallejo for TX-15 speaks at a rally with former President Bill Clinton in Edinburg on Nov. 7, 2022.

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National Democrats back Michelle Vallejo for 15th congressional district

By Matthew ChoiJan. 29, 2024

The U.S. House Democratic campaign arm added Vallejo to its “Red to Blue” program, which supports promising candidates challenging Republican incumbents.