The latest politics news from The Texas Tribune.
Everybody wants to see the election results in a couple of weeks, but politicians — those who survive, that is — will be looking for something more: instructions from voters. Full Story
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Some Texans are complaining of years-old posters and poll workers who were inaccurately describing the state's newly softened voter identification rules. Full Story
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Full video of my 10/25 conversation with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Among the topics discussed: his support for Donald Trump, the case against Hillary Clinton, Russian hacking, Mosul, Aleppo, and whether he plans to run against Ted Cruz. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul knocked U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday. He also described trying to bring Donald Trump up to speed on national security issues before the presidential debates. Full Story
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Some counties saw up to twice the number of votes cast Monday compared to the same day in 2012. Full Story
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Between expected high turnout and Donald Trump, Democrats see chances for modest gains in the Texas House. Full Story
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Republicans wrested away seats in Pasadena and San Antonio districts last election, and the ousted Democrats are trying to get them back. Full Story
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A leading Hispanic Republican in Texas has decided to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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Texas election officials generally encourage folks to cast their votes early to avoid long lines on Election Day. Full Story
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On Nov. 8, Texans will finally find out what impact Donald Trump's presidential campaign has had on their reliably Republican state. Full Story
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Hey, Texplainer: When I show up to the polls to vote, do I need my photo ID? Full Story
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Did you have any trouble voting? What does the 2016 election mean to you? We want to hear from you. Full Story
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Mark Miller, a Libertarian running for Railroad Commission, is gaining an unusual amount of attention in a turbulent election cycle, leaving his party hopeful that it can make a splash in a statewide race. Full Story
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An out-of-district house and a Child Protective Services vote are the topics of competing campaign materials from incumbent Republican Rep. Kenneth Sheets and his opponent, Democrat Victoria Neave. Full Story
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The Securities and Exchange Commission's Friday decision is the latest blow to Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's been under a legal cloud for more than a year. Full Story
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Hey Texplainer: I hear that a poll watcher may be lingering nearby while I vote. What does Texas law say they can and cannot do? Full Story
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The voting-age population figure being used by the Texas secretary of state's office to calculate registration and turnout percentages may be off the mark. Full Story
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Texas has denied Russian officials’ request to observe the state's voters in their polling places. Full Story
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"I think sometimes a lady needs to be told when she’s being nasty," U.S. Rep. Brian Babin told radio host Alan Colmes Thursday. Full Story
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Eleven-term state Rep. Dawnna Dukes will probably win re-election in the heavily Democratic 46th House district, even though she's announced her retirement. Full Story
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