The Republican Party of Texas is endorsing candidates in local races that are nominally “non-partisan.”
Decision Texas
Mike Olcott Wins Primary Election Against State Rep. Glenn Rogers
This primary election was a rematch from 2022.
State Rep. Travis Clardy Loses Primary Election to Joanne Shofner
The anti-school choice incumbent faced considerable opposition for his vote record on educational freedom.
Brent Money Unseats State Rep. Jill Dutton
Dutton won the vacant seat in a special election only two months ago.
H-E-B Chair, Teachers’ Union Back Anti-School Choice Republicans
H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt and Texas AFT are going after against pro-school choice candidates in this year’s Republican primary.
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Will Democrats Vote in the Republican Primary?
While closing the primary has been a priority of the Texas GOP, it has not gotten traction in the state legislature.
Candidates Compete for State Board of Education District 12 Spot
Four Republican candidates are facing off in the State Board of Education election to represent a vast area of northeast Texas.
Jill Dutton Wins Special Election for Vacant House Seat
Both candidates will be on the Republican primary ballot in March.
Trump Endorses David Covey: It’s Time to Fire Dade Phelan
A poll released Tuesday morning showed Covey leading Phelan by 7 percent.
Republican House Candidates Spar Over Democrat Committee Chairs
Primary challengers in North Texas House races hit incumbents on the issue at a forum hosted by the Collin County Conservative Republicans.
Texas GOP Chair Endorses Donald Trump for President
He also reiterated his support for David Covey, who is challenging House Speaker Dade Phelan in the upcoming primary election.
School Choice Advocate Corey DeAngelis Targets Anti-Choice Republicans
As the primary election nears, school choice is a top focus.
School Principal Cuts Campaign Ad in Her Office
The Texas Election Code prohibits public employees from using public resources to electioneer.
Dana Myers to Run for Texas GOP Chair
The current vice chair says she will challenge Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi.
Gov. Abbott’s Campaign Treasurer and Texans for Lawsuit Reform Oppose Abbott-Endorsed Candidate
Political giving by a well-connected beer distributor from Houston is raising eyebrows.
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Republican Mayra Flores Flips Democrat Congressional Stronghold
Her historic win, while only for the remainder of the term, validates months of GOP voter outreach and portends greater Republican victories to come.
Amarillo Voters Pick Nominees for November
Voters in Potter and Randall counties selected their nominees for November on Tuesday night.
‘Out of Line’: Beto O’Rourke Hijacks Briefing on Uvalde School Shooting
O’Rourke’s public outburst was met with disgust by those at the press conference.
Runoff Results Raise Questions on Strength of Abbott’s Endorsement
Tuesday’s results from open-seat races show that the governor’s support is far from a silver bullet.
Incumbent State Rep. Phil Stephenson Loses Runoff Election
Stephenson lost to former Waller County Commissioner Stan Kitzman.
Terri Leo-Wilson Wins Runoff Contest
Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed her opponent, Patrick Gurski.
Nate Schatzline Wins Texas House Race
Dan Patrick endorsed Schatzline, while Greg Abbott endorsed his opponent.
Dawn Buckingham Victorious in Land Commissioner Runoff
Buckingham defeated Tim Westley in the primary runoff election.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins Runoff Election
Voters in the Republican primary runoff election selected incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton over challenger George P. Bush.
Wayne Christian Wins Race for Railroad Commission
Christian defeated oil and gas attorney Sarah Stogner.