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Houston-area Democrats line up in competitive primary to succeed John Whitmire in the Senate

Whitmire held the Senate seat for four decades. Six Democrats are now competing for the seat in the upper chamber.

The Texas Senate gallery as technical staff prepares communications for next week's start in the impeachment trial of  Ken Paxton on September 5th.  Paxton is accused of several ethics violations during his three terms as Texas Attorney General.


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Politics Jarvis Johnson John Whitmire Texas Senate