Jim Jordan is out. Here are the three Texas Republicans who helped keep him from the speaker’s gavel.
Reps. Kay Granger, Tony Gonzales and Jake Ellzey were firm in their opposition to Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan. Full Story
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![From left: U.S. Reps. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, and J.K. "Jake" Ellzey, R-Waxahachie.]()
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Texas’ three GOP holdouts vote against Jim Jordan for third time
U.S. Reps. Kay Granger of Fort Worth, Tony Gonzales of San Antonio and Jake Ellzey of Midlothian were among 22 other Republicans and all Democrats voting against Jordan in a third attempt at electing a new speaker this week. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Washington, D.C.]()
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Texas Republicans oppose a temporary speaker as U.S. House struggles to find leadership
The move would let the House act on legislation amid the Israel-Hamas war and other priorities, but several Texans recoiled at the idea, saying it would hand power to Democrats and break trust with supporters. Full Story
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Three Texas Republicans stand firm against Jim Jordan in second House speaker vote
Jordan remained 18 votes away from becoming House speaker during a vote Wednesday. Meanwhile, activists in Texas are pressuring Republicans to fall in line behind Jordan’s effort. Full Story
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![From left: U.S. Reps. J.K. "Jake" Ellzey, R-Waxahachie, Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, and Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth.]()
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Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first vote
Reps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Washington, D.C.]()
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Brian Harrison wins Texas House seat after beating fellow Republican John Wray, who used to hold the seat
Harrison is the former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump. He will replace Waxahachie Republican Jake Ellzey, who was elected to Congress in July. Full Story
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John Wray fights for old Texas House seat against Brian Harrison in special election that has turned personal
The two Republicans are fighting to replace former state Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Waxahachie, who is now a congressman. Full Story
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Special election runoff between John Wray and Brian Harrison for state House district in North Texas set for Sept. 28
The two Republicans are vying to replace former state Rep. Jake Ellzey, who is now in Congress. Full Story
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Former state Rep. John Wray vying for old seat in Tuesday special election
Wray is among eight candidates, including five Republicans, on the ballot Tuesday to fill a vacancy in his old House District 10. Full Story
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![State Rep. John Wray, R-Waxahachie, chats with state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst R-Brenham, on the House floor on May 22, 2017.]()
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8 candidates file for special election to replace former state Rep. Jake Ellzey
Five Republicans, one Democrat, an Independent and a Libertarian are vying to fill Ellzey's seat after he won a promotion to Congress last month. The filing deadline was 5 p.m. Thursday. Full Story
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Special election to fill former state Rep. Jake Ellzey's North Texas seat set for Aug. 31
Ellzey, a Waxahachie Republican, is in Congress after winning the special election runoff last month for the 6th Congressional District. Full Story
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How Republican Jake Ellzey's bipartisan appeal, positive campaign helped him upset Trump's pick for Congress
Wright’s coveted endorsement from Trump — which appeared so powerful in propelling her to the top in the initial election — may have contributed to her undoing in the runoff where state Rep. Jake Ellzey benefited from a more bipartisan appeal, coupled with a more positive, energetic campaign. Full Story
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![State Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Waxahachie, won the runoff race for Texas' 6th Congressional District against Donald Trump-backed Susan Wright.]()
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In a major upset against a candidate backed by Donald Trump, Jake Ellzey wins runoff for Fort Worth-area congressional seat
Ellzey, a state representative, beat fellow Republican Susan Wright, who was backed by former President Donald Trump. Ellzey will finish the term of Ron Wright, who died earlier this year after contracting COVID-19. Full Story
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Without Trump’s endorsement, Jake Ellzey pushes for upset in TX-6 special election runoff against Susan Wright
Ellzey and Wright are vying to succeed her late husband, U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, in the 6th District in North Texas. Early voting for the runoff started Monday and ends Friday. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott sets July 27 as date of special election runoff to succeed late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
The runoff pits Wright's widow, Susan Wright, against state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie. Both are Republicans. Full Story
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State Rep. Jake Ellzey faces mounting opposition from his right in special election to replace Ron Wright in Congress
A national group is spending six figures to try to stop Ellzey ahead of the May 1 election, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz came out against him on Tuesday. Full Story
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Democrats view Texas congressional special election with a mix of optimism and caution after disappointing 2020
Ten Democrats are among 23 candidates running to replace the late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, R-Arlington, in a May 1 special election. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott sets May 1 special election to fill seat of late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
Candidates have until March 3 to file, and early voting begins April 19. Full Story
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![People vote at Audelia Road Branch Library on the first day of early voting in Dallas on Oct. 13, 2020.]()
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