Aman Batheja

Aman Batheja was a political reporter and editor for the Tribune from 2012 to 2019. Previously he worked for eight years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, most of that time covering state and local politics. A native of Cedarhurst, New York, he has an undergraduate degree in journalism and psychology from New York University and a master's in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Past Contributions

Poll: Cruz Leading Dewhurst by 10 Points

By Aman Batheja July 29, 2012

A new poll shows former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz with a 10-point lead over Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the GOP race to replace U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Palin Jabs at Perry While Rallying for Cruz

By Aman Batheja July 27, 2012

A rally for Republican Senate candidate Ted Cruz in The Woodlands, featuring former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, reinforced the dividing line between high-profile conservatives endorsing Cruz and those backing Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Full Story

Credit: Michael Stravato
Yarbrough Pushes for Amnesty in Latest Ad

By Aman Batheja July 27, 2012

In the second television ad of his U.S. Senate campaign, Democrat Grady Yarbrough advocates for sealing the border "by whatever means necessary" and granting citizenship to millions of illegal immigrant workers. Full Story
Once Restrained, Now Dewhurst Touts Time in U.S. Air Force, CIA

By Aman Batheja and John Wayne Ferguson July 26, 2012

In the final weeks of the Republican primary runoff for the U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has turned to his time in the military and the CIA to draw a contrast between himself and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman
Palin Among Major Names Coming to Texas for Cruz

By Aman Batheja July 25, 2012

Several nationally known conservatives, including former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, are coming to Texas in the last days of the U.S. Senate campaign runoff to help former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz. Full Story

Credit: Mark Taylor
Updated: Perry Makes "Final Pitch" for Dewhurst

By Aman Batheja July 24, 2012

Speaking as "just another voter" at a news conference in Houston, Gov. Rick Perry urged Republican voters in Texas to vote for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst over former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Michael Stravato / Bob Daemmrich
Liveblog: Cruz and Dewhurst in Third GOP Runoff Debate in Houston

By Aman Batheja July 23, 2012

On the first day of early voting in the July 31 primary runoffs, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz took part in their final televised debate of the election cycle. It wasn't your usual debate. Full Story

Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Cruz Decries Dewhurst "Dishonesty" in Latest TV Ad

By Aman Batheja July 23, 2012

Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz accused Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst of "false attacks" and "dishonesty" in a new 30-second TV ad released Monday — the first day of early voting in the U.S. Senate runoff. Full Story
Supreme Court Work Key Piece of Cruz's Campaign

By Aman Batheja July 23, 2012

Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz, who has argued nine times before the U.S. Supreme Court, has made that work the cornerstone of his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich
Cruz and Dewhurst Agree to Third Televised Debate

By Aman Batheja July 19, 2012

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will participate in a third televised debate on Monday in Houston. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Jennifer Whitney