Republican statewide candidates at the top of the ticket hold double-digit leads on their Democratic rivals, paced by Greg Abbott who is up 12 points on Wendy Davis, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Analysis: Will Some Split Votes? Some Think So
Some analysts think Leticia Van de Putte is the Democrat most likely to win a statewide race in November. For that to happen, she would have to find voters willing to switch from Republican Greg Abbott in the first race to her in the second.
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At GOP Convention, Patrick Focuses on Immigration
State Sen. Dan Patrick, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, told delegates at the state GOP convention that the party will attract Hispanic voters, because Republicans stand “for the future of their family.”
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The Brief: June 2, 2014
The GOP state convention kicks off this week in Fort Worth with some folks urging attendees to take their guns to town.
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Eyeing Hispanic Voters, Patrick Shifts His Tone
The conciliatory tone that marked Dan Patrick’s victory speech was unlike the fiery immigration rhetoric voters were accustomed to. But it’s an approach he will have to take in a general election battle against Leticia Van de Putte.
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The Brief: May 29, 2014
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst won’t be around for the next legislative session in January after losing his runoff contest on Tuesday. But he won’t be taking the next seven months off as a result.
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In Tea Party Wins, a Double-Edged Sword for Texas Democrats
Texas Democrats believe wins by Tea Party candidates in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoffs could turn off swing voters in November. But if Democrats can’t close the deal, those Republicans will be running Texas.
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Video: Dan Patrick’s Victory Speech
State Sen. Dan Patrick celebrated with supporters on Tuesday upon winning the Republican primary runoff for lieutenant governor.
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Video: David Dewhurst Concedes Election
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s full remarks to supporters following his loss to state Sen. Dan Patrick Tuesday.
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Video: Dan Patrick Shifts Focus to November
State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, is turning his sights to the general election for lieutenant governor after easily defeating the incumbent, David Dewhurst, in the Republican primary runoff on Tuesday.