Poll: Donald Trump Leads Hillary Clinton by Only 6 Points in Texas
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is leading Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by just 6 percentage points in deep-red Texas, according to a new poll. Full Story
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Patrick Svitek
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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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![Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump are facing off in the 2016 presidential election.]()
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Trump Taps Six Texans, Including Rick Perry, to Advise Him on Agriculture
Donald Trump has tapped half a dozen well-known Texans — including the state's former governor — to advise him on agriculture policy in his campaign for the White House. Full Story
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Trump Haunts Hurd, Gallego Congressional Rematch
Facing off again in the state's only competitive congressional race, former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego hopes strong turnout from Hispanics angered by Donald Trump will help him reclaim the 23rd district seat from Republican Will Hurd. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego (left) was ousted by Republican Will Hurd, right, in the 2014 CD-23 contest.]()
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Huffines Wins Election to Chair Struggling Dallas County GOP
Businessman Phillip Huffines has won election to chair the ailing Dallas County GOP, just under two weeks after its former leader abruptly resigned. Full Story
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![Phillip Huffines is the twin brother and business partner of state Sen. Don Huffines, R-Dallas.]()
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Hispanic Texas Republican Opts to Work With Libertarian
Also, San Antonio Congressman Will Hurd, who is the only incumbent running in a swing district, has dropped the first TV ad of his re-election campaign. Full Story
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Wendy Davis Working to Help Win the U.S. House for Democrats
Also, more candidates enter the race to lead the Dallas County Republican Party. Full Story
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![Former state Sen. Wendy Davis getting ready for a television interview inside of the Wells Fargo Center, site of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, on July 27, 2016.]()
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Texas Democrats Said to Have "Greatest Opportunities in a Generation"
Texas Democrats are being told they have their "greatest opportunities in a generation" this November with Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee and many voters viewing corruption as a major problem in state government. Full Story
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Congressional Panel Extends Review of Roger Williams Ethics Case
Congressional ethics investigators have decided to take a further look at U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, over a legislative amendment he pushed that allegedly benefited his car dealership. Full Story
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Touring Texas, Ted Cruz Calls for "Return to Common Sense"
Ted Cruz, seeking to reconnect with Texans after a brutal presidential race, told business leaders in San Antonio on Wednesday that the United States needs a "return to common sense." Full Story
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Kaine Denounces Trump's Perceived Threat Against Clinton
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine Tuesday in Austin denounced Republican rival Donald Trump for comments perceived as a threat against Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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