When U.S. Sen. John Cornyn gets the chance to talk with U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison about last night's GOP gubernatorial primary loss, he will ask her to reconsider her repeated campaign promise to step down. Full Story
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Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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It seems like just yesterday — the gubernatorial race was overflowing with three GOP candidates and seven Democrats. But, it’s time to forget that bygone era — now, it’s all about Rick Perry v. Bill White. Full Story
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For the last two months, we've brought you news and analysis on 20 hotly contested primaries. Here's a look at who won, who lost, and who's headed for a runoff in the top legislative and congressional races. Full Story
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The State Board of Education likely won't be quite as much of a Christian Conservative flash point any more. What it will be, however, is anybody’s guess. Full Story
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As the last numbers crept in late Tuesday night, there were no surprises in the contested races for the seats on the state’s highest civil court. Voters will return to the polls again in April to see who will take over Harriet O’Neill’s old spot, and Rose Vela didn’t manage an upset against recent appointee Eva Guzman. Full Story
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Which elected officials won't be back next year? Full Story
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Despite their best efforts, several of Tuesday’s candidates couldn’t pull off the needed majority vote to avoid a runoff six weeks from now on April 13. Meanwhile, some voters already know who’s going to the Legislature to represent them in 2011, because the victors face no general election opponents. Full Story
Candidates favored by the Tea Party movement did not fare well on primary night, but they had an effect on several races. Full Story
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The race for Texas governor moves on to November, as Rick Perry and Bill White emerged from their respective primaries without a runoff. Each used his victory speech as springboards for the coming slugfest. Ben Philpott, covering the 2010 elections for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report. Full Story
Paul Workman and Holly Turner head into a runoff for the GOP nomination in House District 47. Full Story
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Mark Griffin and John Frullo appear headed for a runoff next month to claim the GOP nod in the race for HD-84. Full Story
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In what's been a colorful race replete with accusations of cyber treachery and publicity stunts, Borris Miles' 11-vote hold over Al Edwards will almost certainly lead to a recount. Full Story
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With all precincts reporting, State Board of Education member Geraldine "Tincy" Miller has lost her seat to challenger George Clayton in the GOP primary for District 12. Full Story
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Dan Huberty will face Humble anesthesiologist Dr. Susan Curling in the race to replace retiring state Rep. Joe Crabb, R-Atascocita. Full Story
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Numbers early Wednesday morning show Will Hurd and Francisco "Quico" Canseco will be competing in an April runoff for the Republican nod in Congressional District 23. Full Story
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Muñoz defeats Rodriguez in the race to replace state Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores. Full Story
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As of early Wednesday morning, Rick Green has barely broken from the crowd of six GOP candidates vying for the open spot on the High Court, and a runoff is guaranteed. What's unclear is who his opponent will be — Rebecca Simmons, Jim Moseley, and Debra Lehrmann are all hovering close behind. It's likely Jeff Brown, who narrowly trails those three, won't make the cut. The only clear loser of the night is Rick Strange, who didn't keep up with the pack. Full Story
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With nearly all the votes counted, former Plano City Councilwoman Mabrie Jackson and Plano businessman Van Taylor are in a run-off to replace state Rep. Brian McCall, R-Plano. Full Story
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Felipe Reyna did not survive the onslaught of Ellis County District Court Judge Al Scoggins, who trounced the 10th Court of Appeals judge at the polls Tuesday. Full Story
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