It’s Election Day, and Texans will turn over every statewide executive office, settle some locally important legislative and congressional races, and decide on issues like transportation funding.
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Congress
Analysis: A U.S. Senate With a Texan at the Top?
If the Republicans win control of the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s elections, the second-ranking member of what is now the minority party — John Cornyn of Texas — could be sitting pretty.
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Inside Texas Politics: Election Preview
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics with host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey offer an Election Day preview.
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Politics
Beyond Wins and Losses, What Will Tuesday Say About Texas Politics?
After Tuesday’s general election, political observers will examine voter turnout and exit poll data, seeking insights into where Texas is politically, and where it may be headed.
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Politics
Early Voting Turnout Rate Down in Most of State
With early voting wrapping up Friday, turnout numbers don’t seem to reflect much result from Democratic efforts to cultivate new voters.
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Politics
Video: Candidates, Voters on the Homestretch
Election Day is just about here. Nearly 1.5 million Texans have already cast early ballots – either by mail or in person. For those of you planning to vote on Tuesday, here’s a look at where things stand as you prepare to head to the polls.
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Analysis: Candidates Try to Put Good Faces Forward
As the election season comes to a close, it’s instructive to see whom the candidates call in for special appearances and reinforcement — and whom they don’t call on at all.
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Politics
From State of Pappy and Kinky, SpicyBrown Seeks U.S. Senate Seat
Green Party candidate Emily Sanchez has few resources in her bid for U.S. Senate. What she does have is a nickname, SpicyBrown, that voters will see on the ballot.
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Politics
In Tarrant County, Democrats Aim for Republican Voters
In two legislative contests in Tarrant County — House District 94 and Senate District 10 — Democrats are pinning their hopes on Republican voters soured by the most conservative elements of their party.
