Republicans picked up two new House seats and a Senate seat in majority-Hispanic South Texas.
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Beth Van Duyne Tapped to Lead Texas GOP Victory Effort Ahead of November Election
Before being elected to Congress in 2020, Van Duyne served in the Trump administration as part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and previously held office as Mayor of Irving.
Survey: Senate Race Between Allred and Cruz Remains Tight
Cruz says allegations of noncitizens being registered to vote ahead of November is “deeply concerning.”
Kim Ogg Joins ‘Democrats for Cruz’ Coalition, Endorses Senator’s Re-election
The Harris County District Attorney cited Cruz’ response to the brutal murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray.
Democrats in Phelan’s Leadership Team Back Kamala Harris for President
Despite the House’s Republican majority, Phelan has continued to appoint Democrats to powerful committee chair positions.
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Katrina Pierson Takes Texas House District 33 Seat From Justin Holland
Pierson beat incumbent Holland in the Republican runoff and faces no Democrat opponent in November.
Helen Kerwin Defeats State Rep. DeWayne Burns in House District 58
House District 58 includes Johnson and Somervell Counties.
Rep. VanDeaver Holds Off Challenger in HD 1 Republican Primary Runoff
VanDeaver, a five-term incumbent, was forced into the head-to-head after the March 5 primary election.
Alan Schoolcraft Unseats State Rep. John Kuempel
Schoolcraft, a former member of the Texas Legislature, may return to the House for District 44 after the November general election.
Dade Phelan Escapes Defeat While Allies Fall
The Speaker of the House fended off a challenge to his seat, now he is seeking to lead the House in 2025.
Keresa Richardson Beats Disgraced Incumbent Frederick Frazier in GOP Runoff
Richardson is also expected to win the general election to represent Texas House District 61 in Collin County.
Andy Hopper Defeats Incumbent Lynn Stucky in Rematch
The two previously faced off in 2022 for House District 64.
Texas GOP Passes New Rule to Close Primaries from Democrat Influence
Nearly 73 percent of Republican voters approved a ballot proposition in support of closed primaries during the March 2024 primary election.
Las Vegas Sands Casts Its Lots With Primary Runoff Spending
An out-of-state special interest group has dollar signs in its eyes, but first it needs to defend its pro-gambling incumbents.
New Casino-Funded PAC Spends Big to Help Dade Phelan and Allies
Campaign finance records reveal the Texas Defense PAC is wholly funded by Miriam Adelson, the owner of the Las Vegas Sands casino group.
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Railroad Commissioner Craddick, Supreme Court Justice Devine Win Primaries
Republicans renominated two statewide incumbents on Tuesday.
Republican Nominees Facing off Against Democrats in November House Races
Several other races are headed to runoffs to determine the Republican nominee.
School Choice Wins Big on Super Tuesday
Texas Teachers’ unions face a bleak future.
AG Paxton’s Criminal Appeals Court Picks Unseat Incumbents
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s picks for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals faired well this year, with all three winning their respective races.
State House Incumbents Win 3 of 4 Collin County GOP Primaries
The race to be the Republican nominee for House District 61 is headed to a May runoff.
Multiple House and Senate Races Head to Runoff Election
The runoff election will take place in May.
Shelley Luther Beats State Rep. Reggie Smith in Rematch
The two previously went head-to-head in 2022.
State Rep. Steve Allison Loses to Marc LaHood
The anti-school choice incumbent has lost to local attorney LaHood.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
Speaker Dade Phelan Fails to Get Majority Support in GOP Primary, Forced Into Runoff
Only one other speaker has entered a runoff, and lost in 1972.