The latest 2020 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
Bonnen, an Angleton Republican, announced he is infusing his new political action committee with $3 million to support GOP House incumbents running for reelection in 2020. Full Story
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It's the most the Republican governor has raked in during the post-session fundraising sprint. Full Story
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His most serious Democratic challenger so far, MJ Hegar, took in over $1 million in the second quarter after launching her campaign in late April. She has a little under $600,000 in the bank. Full Story
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After an election that swept scores of Republican judges out of office, Gov. Greg Abbott is eyeing judicial selection reform. Advocates hope that the perennial issue may finally draw some attention. Full Story
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The top races are more exciting and will get more attention, but the Texas trophy in the 2020 election will go to the party that wins control of the state's House of Representatives. Full Story
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Their recruitment efforts have centered on Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the founder and executive director of a group that tries to increase Latino participation in politics. Full Story
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The debate is scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13. Calling Texas a battleground state, party officials hailed the decision. Full Story
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The Democratic presidential candidate still needs to surpass 2% in multiple polls. Full Story
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Weeks after state lawmakers wrapped up an education-focused legislative session, Texas teachers heard Democratic presidential hopefuls share their plans to reshape public education nationally. Full Story
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The announcement by the former Florida congressman, who now lives in Texas, sets up a possible challenge to the current chairman, James Dickey. Full Story
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The former Houston congressman and 2006 gubernatorial candidate is moving forward with a U.S. Senate run. Full Story
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On this week’s TribCast, Aman talks with Ross, Aliyya and Alex about how David Briscoe tricked media outlets into believing he was a survivor of the Santa Fe school shooting, why Texas teachers are worried about pay raises and who will be the last Texan running for president. Full Story
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Wray has served in the Texas House since 2015, representing a district that includes Ellis County and parts of Henderson County. Full Story
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At first, Beto O'Rourke looked like the Texas favorite in the Democratic presidential contest. And Julián Castro made a bid for that unofficial title after the first debates. But there's a third Texan seeking that nomination, named Marianne Williamson. Full Story
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The Democratic presidential candidate, sharply challenged on his signature issue Wednesday night, spent the next few days working to show his bona fides. Full Story
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The two Democratic presidential candidates rallied supporters at events minutes apart Friday evening, with Castro seeking to lay claim to favorite-son status. Full Story
"I showed the American people that I have the right experience to be president," Castro said. "That I have a strong, compelling and positive vision for the future of this country." Full Story
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It was tough sledding for the former El Paso congressman, who drew sharp jabs from two opponents, among other dings. Full Story
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Castro drew praise from pundits for his sharp answers during a portion of Wednesday's debate focused on immigration, part of which involved Castro arguing with the other Texan onstage over whether improper border crossings should be decriminalized. Full Story
The two Democratic presidential candidates from Texas are among those in Miami this week for the first debates of the 2020 primary. Full Story
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