Gov & Politics
Abbott Sets Runoff to Replace State Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18
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Abbott has scheduled a Sept. 18 special election runoff for SD 19, lawyers revealed Monday as they argued over one candidate’s eligibility.
Gov & Politics
In Special Election for Uresti State Senate Seat, a Bipartisan Scramble for a Runoff Berth
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Complicating the dynamic between Gallego and Gutierrez is a growing Republican effort to unify behind a single candidate.
Gov & Politics
Betomania, the Border, and Trump-Bashing: Five Big Takeaways from the Texas Democratic Convention
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Texas Democrats held their convention this weekend in Fort Worth, putting on a largely united front and focusing on the family separation crisis at the border.
Gov & Politics
Family Separation Crisis Takes Center Stage at Texas Democratic Convention
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The family separations crisis quickly emerged as the top issue at the state Democratic biennial convention in Fort Worth.
Gov & Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 31 Special Election for State Sen. Carlos Uresti’s Seat
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Uresti, a San Antonio Democrat, announced his resignation Monday, four months after he was found guilty of 11 felonies.
2018 primary runoff
Lupe Valdez Becomes First Openly Gay and First Latina Candidate to Win a Major Party Nomination for Texas Governor
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After swapping leads early in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff, Valdez pulled ahead of White and will face incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott.
Gov & Politics
In 21st District Runoffs, Candidates with Traditional Advantages Face Scrappy Underdogs
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There’s undeniable uncertainty heading into Tuesday’s runoffs about how the contests to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith will shake out.
Gov & Politics
In Texas’ Republican Runoffs, You’re Either With Trump or You’re Not
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Nearly all six of the Republican congressional runoffs in Texas have turned into a pitched battle over who supports the president more.
Gov & Politics
Lupe Valdez, Andrew White Clash Over Abortion, Immigration in Debate
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The two Democratic candidates for governor sounded out their differences Friday evening in their first and likely only debate before the May 22 runoff.
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Straus Endorses Candidate to Replace Him in House District 121
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House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, endorsed Steve Allison on Thursday to replace Straus in House District 121. Straus is not seeking re-election after representing the district since 2005.