Texas GOP Has Legislative Majority, But Hopes for Key Gains Dashed Despite Huge Effort...
State Republicans narrowly expanded their legislative majorities in the Texas House and Senate this midterm election, but fell short in taking many of the...
Ben Bumgarner Wins Texas House District 63 Election
Incumbent Ben Bumgarner has successfully defended his seat in Texas House District 63, defeating Democratic challenger Michelle Beckley.At the time this article was published,...
Texas GOP Panel to Vote on Whether Convention Will be Virtual or In-Person
The executive committee of the Texas Republican Party is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday to vote on whether the party’s convention will...
U.S. Supreme Court Makes Controversial Decision Regarding Voting Laws
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld two Arizona laws, in essence rejecting claims that the laws discriminate against minority voters.
One of these laws banned the...
What Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s Next President, Could Mean For Texas?
On Sunday, Mexico held elections, and Claudia Sheinbaum is the projected next president, becoming the first woman in the presidency in all North America...
The GOP’s Secret To Protecting Gerrymandered Electoral Maps? Claim Privilege.
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Gina Calanni defeats Mike Schofield
Gina Calanni defeated Mike Schofield for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives.
Leo Pacheco defeats John Lujan
Leo Pacheco defeated John Lujan for a seat in the Texas House of Representatives.
Governor Abbott Has the Worst Approval Ratings to Date, UT Poll Reveals
Governor Greg Abbott has hit a new low; the Texas Politics Project by the University of Texas has published their recent August poll revealing...
O’Rourke Prospects Brighten Despite Red Wave Predictions
Every election expert is predicting that Republicans will do better than Democrats this midterm, but there are some indications that former congressman Beto O’Rourke...
