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The Texas primaries are tomorrow. Between statewide races and those for seats in Congress and the Texas Legislature, there are 215 races on the 2018 Democratic and Republican primary ballots. Which ones are on my final short list? Full Story
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In a crowded race for an open seat in Congress, Republican donor Kathaleen Wall has dominated the field and the local airwaves, frustrating other challengers who still hope to continue the contest in a runoff. Full Story
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After two weeks of early voting, 370,219 Democrats voted early in ten of the largest counties, more than double the number four years earlier. Meanwhile, 282,928 Republicans voted early, a jump of less than 15 percent. Full Story
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A seven-way Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Gene Green in Congress has largely narrowed to two candidates. On Saturday, both were trying to reach undecided voters in their own unique styles. Full Story
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National Democrats set off a national firestorm when they took a shot at one of their own. Full Story
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Four candidates — Carl Sherman, a two-term former mayor of DeSoto; Deshaundra Lockhart Jones, a sitting DeSoto City Council member; Victoria Walton, a small business owner and Christopher Graham — are vying for Giddings’ open seat in the March 6 primary race. Full Story
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In the Republican primary race for state Senate District 8, first-time candidates Phillip Huffines and Angela Paxton discuss the issues important to the North Texas district and their strong family ties in politics. Full Story
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Judicial races in Texas are typically low-key affairs, but in the GOP race for the 3rd Court of Appeals, Michael Toth is hitting the same themes you'd see in a race for Congress. Experts say it could be a sign of things to come. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton are all heavy favorites to win their Republican primary races next week. Texas law allows them to give their campaign funds to other politicians in more precarious positions. Full Story
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In this special edition of the Tribcast, reporter and producer Neena Satija talks with editor Aman Batheja about his story on Oprah Winfrey's beef with the Texas cattle industry. Full Story
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Across Texas, dozens of candidates are vying for attention in crowded congressional primaries, making for a boisterous primary season unlike anything the state has seen in decades. Here’s The Texas Tribune’s list of the most interesting races. Full Story
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It's a striking contrast to their responses to then-President Barack Obama's gun control efforts, which were less aggressive in some areas than President Donald Trump's. Full Story
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The Alamo has become a central focus in the GOP race for land commissioner. Challengers say that under the leadership of incumbent George P. Bush, the General Land Office's management of the Alamo has been mishandled. Representatives for the land office say the Alamo plan is often misconstrued. Full Story
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If you value the context, clarity and insight we've been providing for going on nine years — if our reliable, credible reporting helps you make sense of an increasingly complex and chaotic world — support us during Amplify Austin. Full Story
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A Democratic congressional primary in Dallas and its eastern suburbs has a collegial tone — for now. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast — the last before the March primary — Emily talks to Evan, Aman, Brandon and Texas Ag Commissioner candidate Trey Blocker about high-stakes races and the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune is launching its first-ever Facebook group for people who want to engage in a constructive dialogue about the policy challenges facing our state. Are you in? Full Story
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After the embattled Austin Democrat overcame criminal charges late last year, many observers thought she was poised for a comeback. Then the Dawnna Dukes campaign virtually disappeared. Full Story
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At a Tuesday forum in downtown San Antonio, the few differences that emerged between Democratic candidates vying to represent Congressional District 23 came when they tried to cast themselves as the best person to take on Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. Full Story
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U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who President Donald Trump once asserted could not be fair to him because of Curiel's Mexican heritage, has ruled in favor of the White House in a lawsuit over construction of a border wall. Full Story
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