As lawyers for Texas defended the state’s political maps against charges of intentional discrimination, a lawmaker at the center of the case invoked “legislative privilege” Friday to avoid answering some questions.
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With no opposition in sight, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally launches 2018 re-election bid
Before sign-waving supporters, Gov. Greg Abbott formally launched his re-election campaign Friday in San Antonio, days before he brings the Texas Legislature back for a special session.
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Analysis: A 2018 Texas legislative battle map, federal courts willing
Democrats have some chances to pick up seats in the Texas House next year, with a dozen Republicans defending seats in politically wobbly districts. But watch those redistricting judges in San Antonio before you make any bets.
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Beto O’Rourke raises more than Ted Cruz in second quarter
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, posted a strong first fundraising quarter as a Senate candidate.
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As congressional races draw big interest, Democrats still filling out statewide ticket
Texas Democrats may not have a full statewide slate yet, but they are seeing early and intense interest in several congressional races.
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Analysis: Telling Texas political fortunes is easy, with a map
It’s true that three of the Republican incumbents in the Texas congressional delegation live in districts where Donald Trump lost, but unless judges change the state’s political maps, two of those districts are still dominated by the GOP.
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With 2018 election looming, Texas back in court over political maps
Texas and its legal foes are back in court this week to hash out whether the state can hold the 2018 elections with its existing political maps.
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After swearing off consultants, Beto O’Rourke explains exceptions
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke reported payments to outside political firms on his latest campaign finance report, after initially announcing his campaign against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz wouldn’t hire consultants.
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To beat Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke plans to throw out the Democratic playbook
No Texas Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in nearly 30 years or any statewide office since 1994. But U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is optimistic he can break the streak, in part by eschewing consultants, pollsters and PAC money.
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Texas Democrats begin to plot out strategy for 2018 midterms
A recent private meeting of some of the Democratic Party’s most well-known Texas figures suggests party leaders see glimmers of hope for the midterm elections thanks to President Donald Trump.
