Backed by national Democrats, Hegar will face off against state Sen. Royce West in the July 14 runoff election. But she’s already looking ahead to her strategy for winning the election in November.
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After losing big on Super Tuesday, Texas progressives hope to salvage some victories in July
The left wing of the Democratic Party is hopeful voters will embrace their priorities during the pandemic and after the death of George Floyd.
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Democrats zero in on health care and electability in final days of race to challenge U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul
Mike Siegel, who ran a surprisingly close race against McCaul in 2018, faces newcomer Pritesh Gandhi in a tense runoff centering on each candidate’s suitability for the general election.
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Houston convention center operator cancels in-person Texas GOP meeting
The Republican Party of Texas’ in-person convention was scheduled to happen in Houston next week. Chair James Dickey has said party leaders have worked on a contingency plan to host the convention online.
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Analysis: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is lucky not to be on the 2020 ballot
The governor would face real competition if he were on the ballot this year — even in a Republican Party primary. His response to the pandemic has opened him to political attacks from the left and the right alike.
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EMILY’s List adds to massive spending on behalf of MJ Hegar in Democratic runoff against Royce West
The two are competing to take on Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in November. The primary runoff is Tuesday.
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Texas GOP convention will happen in person — but Republican leaders will speak via video
As the state has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, calls have been growing over the past week for the party to cancel its Houston event.
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Pete Sessions lost his U.S. House seat in Dallas. Can he win a new one 100 miles south?
Sessions has moved to Waco for his next bid, where an eventful GOP runoff campaign against Renee Swann will likely determine who wins the seat in November.
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In GOP runoffs for the Texas House, viability in November is a leading concern
Republicans are hoping to line up their best candidates with control of the lower chamber possibly up for grabs in the fall.
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Texas Democrat’s congressional campaign received a PPP loan in May
Dr. Christine Eady Mann, who is in a runoff for a Central Texas seat, has already paid the loan back.