Texas, Abbott and midterm election
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Democrats last carried Texas in a presidential election 49 years ago, last elected a U.S. senator there in 1986 and have lost all statewide elections since 1994. Texas Republicans could, however,
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The Texas Tribune on MSNAs Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the pastSpurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost Republicans — but some GOP incumbents are uneasy.
"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.
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Amarillo City Council takeaways: Election results, public accusations, police chief searchThe mayor also brought up the return of a visible countdown timer to enforce speaking limits in public comment.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNRandall County GOP chair charged with felony election fraudKelly Kenten Giles, 64, is accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.
Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their thin majority in the House next year. In Ohio, redistricting
According to a poll released by the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin last month, 17 percent of Texans said political corruption is the biggest problem facing the state.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNFormer Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South TexasThe charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.