Sorted by congressional district, the 2018 general election results illustrate which members of the Texas delegation will be on Democratic and Republican target lists leading into the 2020 election cycle.
2018 elections
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Beto O’Rourke keeps up suspense with days until anticipated 2020 decision
The former congressman and U.S. Senate nominee is still hoping to make up his mind about the presidential race by the end of the month — which is nine days away.
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Beto O’Rourke hits the road again with 2020 decision looming
The former Democratic congressman and U.S. Senate candidate from Texas is making stops this weekend in Wisconsin and Illinois.
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Texas House Democrats made big progress in 2018. Will they capitalize on it in 2019?
Some freshman Democrats see an opportunity to be ambitious this legislative session. But more seasoned lawmakers suggest a more measured approach.
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Politics
Beto O’Rourke says he’s excited at the prospect of running for president. He’ll decide this month.
O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman and U.S. Senate candidate, discussed his 2020 deliberations Tuesday during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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Politics
Beto O’Rourke ran his 2018 campaign on his own terms. He’s looking at 2020 the same way.
Speculation is rampant about whether Beto O’Rourke is going to make a White House bid. But the former U.S. Senate candidate is offering little about his plans, keeping even close allies and supporters in suspense.
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Cornyn picks top Abbott operative to manage re-election campaign
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced Tuesday his 2020 campaign manager will be John Jackson, who led Gov. Greg Abbott’s successful re-election bid last year.
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Saying he’s in a “funk,” Beto O’Rourke hits the road amid 2020 speculation
The former Democratic congressman from El Paso, facing calls to run for president, says he’s “been stuck lately” and hopes a road trip will help clear his mind.
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Ted Cruz calls Steve King’s comments on white supremacy “stupid”
Cruz did not go so far as to say he wouldn’t lend future support to King, the Iowa congressman who played a central role in his 2016 presidential bid.
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Texas Legislature 2019
On first day of session, Gov. Greg Abbott talks priorities and politics
Abbott discussed his agenda for the 86th legislative session during an interview Tuesday with The Texas Tribune.