Independent Wins Race to Temporarily Fill McClendon Seat
Independent Laura Thompson has won the special election runoff to temporarily fill the seat of former state Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio. Full Story
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Tim Kaine Heading to Texas for Hillary Clinton Fundraisers
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine is coming to Texas next week to raise money for Hillary Clinton's campaign for the White House. Full Story
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Amid Trump Attacks, Abbott Defends Fallen Muslim Soldier's Family
Gov. Greg Abbott is coming to the defense of a fallen Muslim soldier's family, which has been under attack from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Analysis: See How Texans Turn Out, Vote in Presidential Elections
As we start this 99-day sprint to Election Day (and somewhat in the spirit of the summer Olympics), it seems like a good time to open the records and see what Texas voters have done in past presidential election years. Full Story
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Mark Cuban Endorses Hillary Clinton Over "Jagoff" Donald Trump
Dallas billionaire Mark Cuban returned to his birthplace of Pittsburgh on Saturday to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, borrowing a local term to assail her bombastic Republican rival. Full Story
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Trump Returning to Texas to Raise Money
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is returning to Texas next month to raise money for his campaign. Full Story
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Cornyn Rebukes Cruz for Snubbing Trump at Republican Convention
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday said it was "a mistake" for Ted Cruz to show up at the Republican National Convention with no intention of endorsing presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Pokémon Politics: In Bid for Votes, State Rep Wants to Catch ’Em All
The craze over the smartphone game “Pokémon Go” is coaxing Texans out of their homes and into the summer heat — and now at least one state lawmaker is looking to the game to bolster voter engagement efforts. Full Story
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At Democratic Convention, Castro Twins Talk Political Futures (Video)
In the Roundup: A potential 2018 challenger emerges for Senator Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton passes on Housing Secretary Julián Castro for vice president and Texans take the stage at the Democratic National Convention. Full Story
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On Historic Night, Clinton Accepts Nomination
Hillary Rodham Clinton became the first woman in American history to accept a major party's nomination for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. Full Story
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In Philadelphia, Van de Putte on Front Lines of Effort to Unify Democrats
As co-chair of the high-profile Rules Committee, former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte had her biggest turn in the political spotlight since suffering back-to-back political losses in 2014 and 2015. Full Story
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Joaquin Castro Takes his Democratic Convention Turn
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro took the national stage Thursday on the closing day of the Democratic National Convention in the highest-profile speaking slot of the state's federal delegation. Full Story
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The Democratic Convention, the Castro Brothers and Voter ID (Podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Aman and Jim about the drama at the DNC, the political futures of Texas' Castro brothers and the 5th Circuit ruling upending Texas' voter ID law. Full Story
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Thanking Texas Delegates, Sanders Warns of Trump
Former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Wednesday morning used a thank-you speech to Texas delegates to sound the alarm about the Republican foe his party's nominee now faces: Donald Trump. Full Story
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Analysis: A Temporary Hitch in Plans for Some of Texas’ Political A-List
A couple of rising stars in Texas — Ted Cruz and Julián Castro — have left their predictable political orbits for uncharted journeys. Although you’ll hear otherwise, it’s silly to say they’ll never get up. Time is on their side. Full Story
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Ann Richards' Daughter, Sandra Bland's Mother Back Hillary Clinton
Two women with Texas ties — one the daughter of a legend, the other a mother who lost her child in a Texas jail —pressed the case for Hillary Clinton's presidency at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening. Full Story
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Tensions Erupt at Texas Democrats' Convention Breakfast
A contentious scene unraveled in Philadelphia Tuesday morning at a meeting of Texas delegates after one criticized Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and a favorite of Lone Star State Democrats. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Democrats a Minor Philadelphia Story
The Texas Republicans are ignored because they are strong and all but certain to put the state in the red column in November’s election. Texas Democrats are ignored for the same reason. Full Story
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Texas Democrats Aim to Show a United Front at National Convention
After a tumultuous Republican National Convention, Texas Democrats are heading to Philadelphia anticipating relative unity — relative being the key word — as they formally nominate Hillary Clinton for president. Full Story
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Bernie Sanders Allies Look to "Keep the Revolution Going" in Texas
Allies of former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are launching a group aimed at influencing Democratic politics in Texas beyond the 2016 race for the White House. Full Story
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