TribCast: Breaking down the 2022 midterm election results
In this week’s podcast, Matthew, James, Alexa and Evan analyze the results of the 2022 midterm elections and what they mean for Texas moving forward. Full Story
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Can Democrats in Tarrant County replicate the success they had in 2018 and 2020?
Democrats hope population growth and Republican infighting will help them win in the state’s third-most-populous county — and finally break through in statewide races. Full Story
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Texas diverts $359.6 million from prisons to keep Greg Abbott’s border mission operating
The latest infusion was among $874.6 million in “emergency” budget transfers requested by the Texas Legislative Budget Board, which is composed of GOP state leaders and budget writers. Full Story
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Dark-money group features Uvalde shooter footage in ad criticizing Abbott’s gun policies
The ad drew swift pushback from Republicans criticizing its use of the gunman’s image. Full Story
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Tony Gonzales becomes first major Republican to call for DPS Director Steve McCraw to resign
The representative called for McCraw’s resignation after the Department of Public Safety director said in a meeting that the agency had not failed the city of Uvalde. Full Story
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Why all eyes are now on the often ignored Texas Board of Education races
All 15 seats of the State Board of Education are up for grabs in November, and one race in District 7 highlights how critical race theory has become a key issue. Full Story
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Watch: Abortion isn’t on the ballot, but here’s how your vote could impact access in Texas
Texans are headed to the polls for the first time since the procedure was essentially banned across the state. Texas Tribune women’s health reporter Eleanor Klibanoff explains how each ballot cast influences the future of abortion policy. Full Story
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![Lee Gaudreau, 49, of Frisco, Texas, chants pro choice slogans while holding signage during a Women's Wave protest, hosted by Bans Off Our Bodies Fort Worth, on Saturday, Oct. 08, 2022 in downtown Fort Worth.]()
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Republican Mayra Flores rejected from all-Democratic Hispanic caucus
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus bylaws explicitly block Republicans from joining due to major policy differences between members in the past. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, meets with supporters after the Pro Life America's Hopeful Future conference in McAllen on July 9, 2022. Flores, recently sworn into office, faces an uphill battle in November as she competes against Vicente Gonzalez for the Texas CD-34 seat.]()
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T-Squared: Sonal Shah is The Texas Tribune’s next CEO
Sonal brings to the Tribune an extraordinary record in fundraising and strategic leadership. A veteran of Google, Georgetown University, Goldman Sachs and the United Way, she has built a career driving social impact and civic engagement. Full Story
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After suspending political donations post-insurrection, AT&T and Valero fund election-deniers in the midterms
AT&T and Valero were among a handful of political action committees that donated to candidates this cycle who have denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. Full Story
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Texas Republicans in tight races open to rape and incest exceptions to abortion ban
In some battleground state legislative races, Republicans have been making overtures to those who believe the ban as too extreme. They have said they are open to revising the ban to include the exceptions — and even voiced confidence that the Legislature will do so when it reconvenes in January. Full Story
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Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence upheld by Russian court
The Texas basketball star had asked for a suspended sentence. The White House is calling for her release. Full Story
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![WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner holds images while standing in a cage at a court room prior to a hearing, in Khimki, outside Moscow, Russia on July 27, 2022. American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian courtroom for her drawn-out trial on drug charges that could bring her 10 years in prison of convicted.]()
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Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding local officials. A flurry of executive measures has solidified his base and raised his national profile. Full Story
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On “The View,” Ted Cruz refuses to acknowledge that President Joe Biden was legitimately elected
On the show, the Texas Republican repeatedly redirected attention to Democrats who had previously bemoaned their own electoral losses. Full Story
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As early voting begins, pressure is on for Beto O’Rourke to close the gap with Greg Abbott
O’Rourke has not had the upper hand in any polls, or even come within low single digits, compared with 2018, when he more regularly showed up within the margin of error against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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![Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto OíRourke speaks at a rally in downtown McAllen on Nov. 17, 2021. OíRourke has decided to stop at the Rio Grande Valley on his first week of announcing his gubernatorial run.]()
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Election Day is Nov. 8. Here are your rights at the polls.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Early voting ran from Monday, Oct. 24, to Friday, Nov. 4. The last day to apply to vote by mail was Friday, Oct. 28. Full Story
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Watch: Two rising stars in Texas politics urge more young voters to participate ahead of the election
Democrat Olivia Julianna and Republican Joel Castro talk about why other young Texans should get involved in politics. Full Story
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Donald Trump energizes South Texas voters ahead of early voting as Republicans predict red “tsunami”
Trump rally attendees said they were basing their midterm votes on issues such as the economy and the border and were hopeful Trump would run for president again. Full Story
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Texas’ elected Supreme Court: What to know before voting for justices
The nine-member Texas Supreme Court has the power to make sweeping decisions that interpret the meaning of the state’s constitution, impacting the lives of Texans across the state. Three seats are on the ballot this year. Full Story
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What to know before voting for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges
Texans will vote on three seats for the state’s highest criminal court in November. Here’s what the court does, who is running for office and what issues candidates are running on. Full Story
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