Cruz Wins Support of Most Texas Lawmakers Who Had Backed Rubio
With Marco Rubio out of the race for the White House, two of his top backers in Texas are throwing their support to Ted Cruz. Full Story
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Cruz, Once Hopeful For a Two-Month Primary, Now Preparing For A Long Slog
Ted Cruz once suggested he could clinch the Republican presidential nomination by the end of March. Now he's gearing up for a long slog that could end on the convention floor in Cleveland in July. Full Story
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Texas Still Second to Last in Primary Voter Turnout
After a new round of states voted Tuesday, Texas still had the second lowest voting-age participation rate of all that have held both Democratic and Republican primaries so far, behind only Louisiana. Full Story
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Cruz Still Pinning Hopes on Two-Man Race
One of Ted Cruz's remaining obstacles to a two-man race with Donald Trump for the GOP presidential nomination faded away Tuesday as Marco Rubio ended his presidential campaign after losing his home state. Full Story
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David Simpson Secures Runoff Spot in Senate Race By 13 Votes
Two state representatives are set to face off for an open position in the Texas senate after the third place candidate said Monday he will not request a recount. Full Story
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Big Contests Looming, Cruz Pushes Late — And Hard — For Votes
Long after dark here Monday night, the U.S. senator from Texas was pitching Illinois Republicans just hours before polls open in what could be the most consequential day yet of the Republican race for the White House. Full Story
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Cruz Equates Trump With Illinois Democrats, Machine Politicians
Launching a daylong barnstorm of Illinois, U.S. Sen. Cruz equated Republican presidential opponent Donald Trump with the state's history of elected officials who have been accused of using their power for political gain. Full Story
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Cruz Amasses Delegates As Winner-Take-All Contests Near
Ted Cruz is continuing to pick up delegates in the lead-up to the high-stakes nominating contests Tuesday that could knock two of his Republican rivals out of the race for the White House. Full Story
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Alongside Hannity and Fiorina, Cruz Calls Trump an Insider and "Weak" on Terrorism
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz ratcheted up his criticisms Friday of Donald Trump during an event at an evangelical church in Orlando, painting the real estate mogul as an active participant in what Cruz has long labeled the "D.C. cartel." Full Story
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Amid Rivals' Home-State Drama, Cruz Finds Openings Elsewhere
While the political world focuses on Ohio and Florida, Ted Cruz is hoping to take advantage of a relatively open field in three other states that vote Tuesday: Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina. Full Story
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Roundup: 2016, Voter ID Law, Hell and High Water
In the Roundup: Ted Cruz appears positioned to go head to head with Donald Trump for the GOP presidential nomination, a federal appeals court will again examine Texas’ controversial voter ID law, and the upper Texas coast remains vulnerable to a storm’s direct hit. Full Story
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Analysis: What Might Be Next in Texas Politics
Elections always raise obvious questions, like "Who'll be the next president?" and less obvious ones, like "Who would replace a U.S. senator from Texas if he won the presidential election?" Full Story
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Historic Nature of Latina's Campaign Drew Attention But Not Enough Support
In South Texas, a candidate named Dolly Elizondo had a chance to make history as the first Latina from Texas to serve in Congress. Those involved say she struggled to translate national interest into sufficient local support. Full Story
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Watch President Obama Speak at SXSW
South by Southwest got a visit Friday from President Obama, who sat down with Texas Tribune CEO and Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith for a conversation focused on civic engagement in a digital age. Watch the interview here. Full Story
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Hugh Shine Wins Recount Over Molly White
Challenger Hugh Shine secured victory Thursday in the Republican primary for Texas House District 55, defeating incumbent state Rep. Molly White by 104 votes after a recount, according to Bell County GOP chairwoman Nancy Boston. Full Story
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Mike Lee Gives Ted Cruz First U.S. Senate Endorsement
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday announced his support for Ted Cruz for president, giving Cruz his first endorsement from a colleague in the upper chamber. Full Story
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Former Assistant Attorney General Joins Pro-Ted Cruz Super PAC
Chip Roy, the former first assistant attorney general of Texas, has joined a super PAC supporting the presidential campaign of his old boss, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. Full Story
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Carly Fiorina Endorses Ted Cruz
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has added former GOP presidential rival Carly Fiorina to his list of endorsements. On Wednesday, the former Hewlett Packard CEO joined Cruz onstage during a rally in Miami. Full Story
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Analysis: Politics Wasn't at Play With Tax Hearing, Bettencourt Says
After questions about a special Senate committee hearing in San Antonio, and the appearance there of a challenger to House Speaker Joe Straus, state Sen. Paul Bettencourt makes a fairly strong case that there’s nothing to see here. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Wins in Idaho, Places Second in Three Other States
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday night won the the Idaho GOP presidential primary, and placed second to Donald Trump in Michigan, Mississippi and Hawaii. Full Story
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