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Fort Worth Mayor Announces Re-election Bid
During the State of the City address, Mayor Mattie Parker announced she is running for a third term.
Central Texas Democrat Party Official Caught in Campaign Sign Shenanigans
Photos and video show Bell County Democrat Chair Mikhail Gray interfering with Republican candidates’ signs.
Eagle Pass Detective Sentenced to 10 Years for Hiding Illegal Aliens in Rental Properties
Hazel Eileen Diaz ran stash houses for a human smuggling organization.
Secure Ballot Box Shortage in Williamson County Solved
The county’s vendor failed to deliver the promised equipment, leading to legal action and a last-minute fix.
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Decision Texas, Local, South Texas
State Rep. Steve Allison Loses to Marc LaHood
Local Attorney Marc LaHood has defeated incumbent State Rep. Steve Allison of San Antonio. House District 121 includes part of Bexar County. Allison voted with Democrats to strip a school choice measure from a school spending measure. His opposition to school...
Decision Texas, East Texas, Local
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Local businesswoman Janis Holt has defeated State Rep. Ernest Bailes of Shepherd in the Republican Primary Election. House District 18 includes Hardin, Liberty, San Jacinto, and part of Montgomery County. Bailes was one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s targets, after voting...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Hillary Hickland Defeats State Rep. Hugh Shine
Belton mom and pro-family advocate Hillary Hickland has won the Republican Primary Election for House District 55, unseating incumbent State Rep. Hugh Shine of Temple. HD 55 encompasses part of Bell County. School Choice has defined the HD 55 race, as Shine voted...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Mitch Little Beats Freshman State Rep. Kronda Thimesch in Primary
Attorney Mitch Little has unseated State Rep. Kronda Thimesch of Lewisville in the Republican Primary for House District 65. House District 65 includes part of Denton County. Little rose to prominence while serving on the defense team for Attorney General Ken Paxton...
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
State Rep. Jacey Jetton Unseated by Matt Morgan
Businessman Matt Morgan has defeated State Rep. Jacey Jetton of Richmond in the Republican Primary. House District 26 includes part of Fort Bend County. The failed impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton featured prominently in the race. Jetton was among the...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Mike Olcott Wins Primary Election Against State Rep. Glenn Rogers
Conservative challenger Mike Olcott has unseated Republican State Rep. Glenn Rogers of Graford in House District 60. House District 60 includes Palo Pinto, Parker, and Stephens counties. The race was a rematch, as Rogers narrowly defeated Olcott in 2022. During that...
Decision Texas, East Texas, Local
State Rep. Travis Clardy Loses Primary Election to Joanne Shofner
The anti-school choice incumbent faced considerable opposition for his voting record on educational freedom. Republican State Rep. Travis Clardy of Nacogdoches lost the primary election to local businesswoman Joanne Shofner for House District 11. House District 11...
Decision Texas, East Texas, Local
Brent Money Unseats State Rep. Jill Dutton
Brent Money, a local attorney, has unseated businesswoman Jill Dutton only two months after narrowly losing the runoff election for House District 2 to her. Money took first place in the November election before losing by 121 votes in the runoff election in January....
Dallas ISD Superintendent Encourages Parents and Staff to Vote in the Primaries
Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde is urging parents and staff to go out and vote in Texas’ open primary election. The Dallas Express reported that Dallas ISD published a news release last week by Elizalde encouraging parents and...