See how many Texans are voting early in the 2018 primaries
We’re tracking daily how many Texans are turning out to vote early in this year’s primaries compared to 2010 and 2014, the last two midterm election years. Full Story
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Tiguas tribe bankrolling one of their own in primary bid against state Rep. Mary González
For the fourth time in as many election cycles, state Rep. Mary González is battling it out on the campaign trail. Her opponent, MarySue Femath, hopes to make history by being the first Native American elected to the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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![MarySue Femath, left, and state Rep. Mary González, D-Clint, answer questions from moderators during the Tejano Democrats Endorsement Forum at El Paso Community College on Feb. 10, 2018, in El Paso.]()
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Split Decision: Sid Miller and Trey Blocker debate agriculture, ethics and Nutella
Watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his Republican challenger, Trey Blocker, virtually debate the issues and politics of the race in the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story
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National Democrats come out against primary candidate Laura Moser in bid for Culberson's seat
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Thursday posted negative research on Democratic congressional hopeful Laura Moser, one of seven Democrats vying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. John Culberson. Full Story
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![Laura Moser is one of seven Democratic candidates in the running for Texas' 7th Congressional District, currently held by U.S. Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston.]()
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Texas students protest gun violence after Florida school shooting
Hundreds of Texas students have engaged in walkouts following a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 people dead. Students said this response is largely due to the example Parkland survivors have been setting. Full Story
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![Alexa Mesch holds a rose before placing it next to one of the crosses placed in front of the fence of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to commemorate the victims of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 21, 2018.]()
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Gun rights groups are powerful in Texas — but not because of money
The National Rifle Association contributed thousands of dollars to Texas politicians in recent years. But that's not nearly enough to make it one of the most prolific political donors in the state. Full Story
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Can Texas voters loyal to one party cause chaos in the other party's primary?
In Texas, you can vote in either party’s primary. Could that affect who ends up on the general election ballot? Full Story
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Jury finds state Sen. Carlos Uresti guilty of 11 felonies, leading to calls from Democratic colleagues to resign
State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, could face years in prison and lose his seat after he was found guilty of multiple felonies Thursday. Full Story
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![State Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, speaks at a press conference outside the federal courthouse in San Antonio after being found guilty of multiple felonies on Feb. 22, 2018.]()
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In Austin swing district, five Democrats are vying to unseat Republican Paul Workman
House District 47 was drawn to be a conservative stronghold in the liberal Austin area. But Texas political experts say rising frustration with President Donald Trump in a district he won by fewer than 200 votes, could change things. Full Story
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![Five Democrats are vying for state House District 47, currently held by state Rep. Paul Workman, R-Austin. Top row: Candace Aylor, Elaina Fowler and Vikki Goodwin. Bottom row: Will Simpson, Republican incumbent Paul Workman and Sheri Soltes.]()
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On first day of early voting in Texas primaries, turnout looks up — especially among Democrats
In the 15 Texas counties with the most registered voters, Democrats outpaced Republicans in the first day of early voting for the 2018 primaries. Full Story
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George P. Bush's "secret mansion," Republican primary fundraising (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Jay and Shannon about George P. Bush's "secret mansion," the GOP primary fundraising sweep and the Texas connection to Russian meddling in the 2016 elections. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas schools to ensure safety of students after Florida shooting
On Wednesday, Abbott outlined steps the state's education leaders should take to prevent tragedies like the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, which left 17 people dead. Full Story
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![Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a get out the vote rally in Houston on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, the first day of early voting for Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas.]()
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In lawsuit, activists say Texas' winner-take-all approach to the Electoral College is discriminatory
A lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday calls on Texas to treat voters “in an equal manner” during presidential elections. Full Story
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New York Democrat Chuck Schumer endorses Tahir Javed in Houston race to replace U.S. Rep. Gene Green
Schumer's support for Tahir Javed, a healthcare executive, is at odds with the local and federal Democratic establishments, who have largely supported state Sen. Sylvia Garcia's bid for the Houston-based congressional seat. Full Story
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![State Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, and businessman Tahir Javed. Garcia and Javed are two of seven Democratic candidates running for U.S. Congressional District 29.]()
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UT/TT Poll: Roughly half of Texans think U.S. is on wrong track and state is on right one
Texans prefer the direction the state’s leaders are navigating than federal ones, but they're more bullish on the nation’s economy than the state’s, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Split Decision: Can one of these Democrats unseat Texas Sen. Konni Burton?
Watch Democrats Allison Campolo and Beverly Powell virtually debate the issues in their race to challenge Republican state Sen. Konni Burton in the latest edition of our "Split Decision" series. Full Story
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After four weeks, state Sen. Carlos Uresti's criminal fraud case heads to the jury
Testimony and closing arguments have wrapped up in the criminal trial of state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio. Now a jury will decide whether he's guilty of 11 felony counts. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for better background checks after Florida shooting
In his first public comments since the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting last week, Abbott called the status quo "unacceptable." Full Story
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![Gov. Greg Abbott talks to the press after casting his vote in Austin on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, the first day of early voting in Texas for the March primary elections.]()
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38 Texas legislative primary races to watch
Races for the Texas House and Senate are drawing some of the most attention ahead of the March 6 primaries. Here are snapshots of some of the most interesting legislative races. Full Story
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Early voting in the Texas primaries starts today. Here's how to cast a ballot
How do I know if I’m registered to vote? What am I voting on? How do runoffs work? We've got answers. Full Story
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