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Elections 2018, Gov & Politics

Obama Endorses 9 More Texas Candidates in Midterm Races

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune October 1, 2018November 16, 2018

Former President Barack Obama gave his support Monday to nine additional candidates in Texas as part of his second wave of midterm endorsements.

Betomania, the Border, and Trump-Bashing: Five Big Takeaways from the Texas Democratic Convention

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2018June 23, 2018

Family Separation Crisis Takes Center Stage at Texas Democratic Convention

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune and Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2018June 23, 2018

Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 31 Special Election for State Sen. Carlos Uresti’s Seat

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2018January 31, 2020

Lupe Valdez Becomes First Openly Gay and First Latina Candidate to Win a Major Party Nomination for Texas Governor

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2018January 31, 2020

Outgoing Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus (left) and Steve Allison, who's in the Republican runoff to replace Straus in Texas House District 121.

Straus Endorses Candidate to Replace Him in House District 121

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 19, 2018January 31, 2020

For First Time in a While, TX-23 Democratic Primary Draws a Crowd

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune February 24, 2018January 31, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the Republican Governors Association at a meeting in Austin on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.

Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Texas for Border Tour, Fundraising

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune February 16, 2018January 31, 2020

Texas Republican Executive Committee Censures House Speaker Joe Straus

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 28, 2018January 28, 2018

In Race to Replace U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, 18 Republicans Look to Stand Out

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune January 21, 2018January 22, 2018