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2022 ELECTIONS


1 day ago

Underdog Jane Hope Hamilton angling for an upset against Jasmine Crockett in Dallas-area congressional primary

Crockett is running on her experience as a legislator, a civil rights attorney and as the incumbent’s hand-picked successor. Hamilton is running on her more than 20 years as a behind-the-scenes congressional staffer and campaign adviser.

2 days ago

With renewed attention on abortion, Democrats in attorney general runoff vow to defend reproductive rights

Rochelle Garza sued the Trump administration in 2017, seeking access to an abortion for an undocumented teenager. Joe Jaworski, a former Galveston mayor and a trial attorney for over three decades, presents himself as the more experienced candidate.

3 days ago

South Texas Democrats fight to shape their party’s future in primary runoffs

Democratic primary runoffs for two congressional districts and two legislative seats in South Texas highlight the candidates’ divergent visions for the party in a region the GOP is heavily targeting.

In Texas visit, Donald Trump rallies Republican voters to deliver a GOP wave in November midterms

The former president criticized Democrats, who control Congress and the White House, on a number of issues. He also praised Texas Republicans he’s endorsed in this month’s primary runoff.

Largely aligned on policy, candidates in Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor push their experience

The winner will face a tough challenge against Republican incumbent Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.

Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes

The propositions on the May 7 ballot would lower property taxes by shifting more public school costs to the state. But the measures’ language can be hard to understand.

Analysis: The case for big ideas in Texas government

Texas political leaders usually settle for caution. The big stuff is risky, but it’s also possible — and even inspiring — to see leaders ignoring the small stuff and aiming higher.

In Democratic runoff for South Texas congressional seat, nonprofit backing a candidate is accused of campaign finance violations

Michelle Vallejo faces Ruben Ramirez in a runoff for the Democratic nomination in the 15th Congressional District. A nonprofit that supports Vallejo is accused of breaking campaign finance rules.

Texas’ primary runoff election is May 24. Here’s what to know about voting.

Early voting begins Monday and runs through Friday. Mail-in ballots must be returned by May 24.

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Analysis: Texas lawmakers listen to the voters who show up

Politicians are always listening to voters — but the ones who actually select the state’s elected officials have a lot more clout than those who stay home. You can see it in the way lawmakers govern.

Analysis: Gerrymandering has left Texas voters with few options

Texans who don’t vote in primaries and primary runoffs are missing a chance to choose who goes to Congress and the Texas Legislature. Thanks to the political maps drawn by lawmakers last year, only a handful of those contests will be competitive in November.

Two Democrats, two Republicans will compete in special election for South Texas congressional seat that GOP wants to flip

The winner of the special election will replace former U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, who resigned last month to work for Akin Gump.

Analysis: Texas schools need support from politically distracted state leaders

Public education in Texas — like everywhere in the country — is hurting after more than two years of pandemic. But many in the political class are preoccupied with reforms that have more to do with social issues than with education.

How a Plano toy inventor helped push U.S. Rep. Van Taylor out of office

Josh Malone funded a super PAC that spent over $400,000 working to defeat the Plano congressman, who got forced into a primary runoff and then admitted to an affair and ended his campaign.

Here’s your ballot for the May 24 Texas primary runoff election

See the full list of candidates in the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs, and find out who’s on your ballot based on where you live.

Analysis: Texas candidates’ silence allows persistent foster care problems to fester

Candidates hardly ever talk about improving the safety net for kids — unless the holes in the safety net have become big enough to get the attention of voters.

Ethics scandal emerges as latest test for rising star Democrat Lina Hidalgo

Hidalgo, the Harris County judge, says a criminal probe into a contract her office awarded is a political hit. But as a potential future statewide candidate, does the episode expose a flaw in her approach to politics?

More than 12% of mail-in ballots were rejected in Texas under new GOP voting rules, final tally shows

Figures released by the Texas secretary of state show that more than 24,000 Texas voters had their ballots rejected in the March primary. The rejection rate is a significant increase over previous elections.

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“Unwinnable race”: State Sen. Beverly Powell of Burleson ends reelection bid, citing redrawn political map

Powell, a Democrat, had won Senate District 10 by winning over a coalition of diverse voters in Tarrant County. The GOP redrew the district to branch out to counties to the south and west that made it more rural and more white.

U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela’s resignation announcement sparks a sudden special-election scramble in hotly contested South Texas

A special election will determine who finishes Vela’s term, and while the winner will only serve for a short period, Republicans are already eyeing the contest to show momentum in South Texas.

Beto O’Rourke touts his oft-overlooked background — small-business owner — as Greg Abbott attacks him as job-killer

Abbott’s campaign has argued O’Rourke would “destroy the Texas miracle.” O’Rourke argues he’s the one who has run a business.

Analysis: When 1 in 8 Texas mail ballots gets trashed, that’s vote suppression

Nearly 23,000 Texans voted in this month’s party primaries and saw their mail ballots rejected by election officials, evidently an aftershock from new state laws that were supposed to make voting easier and more secure.

Analysis: Whatever the campaigns say, the Texas electric grid isn’t fixed yet

After 2021’s winter storm electric blackouts, Texas lawmakers worked to shore up the state’s electric grid. But they’re not finished, despite what you might hear from campaigning politicians.

At least 18,000 Texas mail-in votes were rejected in the first election under new GOP voting rules

In just 16 of the state’s largest counties, more than 18,000 mail-in ballots were rejected, most for failing to meet the new law’s ID requirements. A full statewide tally isn’t yet available.

Democrat Lee Merritt suspends campaign for attorney general nine days after election day, clearing path for runoff

Merritt endorsed the top vote-getter, Rochelle Garza, who will face Joe Jaworski in the Democratic runoff for attorney general on May 24.

Fighting care for transgender kids shifts from a fringe issue to a litmus test for Texas Republicans

The issue is no longer contained to just the party’s fringes — and it is unlikely to go away any time soon as the national fervor grows, Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive faces legal challenges and it factors prominently into a slew of GOP primary runoffs.

Analysis: If it was easier to vote in Texas, would turnout still be this low?

Texas has loaded its election and voting laws with obstacles — and also has remarkably low voter turnout. Maybe those two things are connected.

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Harris County election chief resigns as political parties demand answers over fumbled vote count

Republicans are suing and Democrats want a full review after Harris County missed deadlines to have its votes tallied and failed to count 10,000 ballots in its initial returns.

Analysis: The Fred Rogers test, for Texas public officials

Texas voters can get some guidance for sorting through the political noise of campaigns from an unlikely source — a comforting tale for children.

Uncounted mail-in ballots discovered in Harris County add uncertainty to two Democratic races

The 6,000 Democratic primary votes could be enough to impact the results in the races for attorney general and one state House seat.

Analysis: Texas’ GOP runoffs hinge on a name that’s not on the ballot

Ken Paxton and George P. Bush are in a May runoff for attorney general — the top race on that GOP ballot. But a name that’s not on the ballot might be the biggest name in that race.

Thousands of Texas mail-in votes still in jeopardy under new GOP voting restrictions

How many voters were effectively disenfranchised by new ID requirements for mail-in voting won’t be known for another week. Voters can still try to correct defective ballots.

U.S. Rep. Van Taylor ends reelection campaign after he admits to affair

Taylor made the stunning announcement hours after he finished his five-way primary with 49% of the vote. Former Collin County Judge Keith Self, who finished second, is now likely to become the next congressman for the 3rd District.

Watch: Texas Tribune reporters and editors discuss results from the March primary and what they mean for Texas

Listen in and get the scoop on the winners, the losers and the in-betweeners of Texas’ 2022 primary election.

Analysis: Winning their primaries, Abbott and O’Rourke offer a preview of their march toward November

Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke have had their eyes on November from the start, attacking and critiquing each other and, in the process, previewing some of the themes other candidates in their parties will probably adopt for the general election.

Parties’ activist wings see mixed results in Texas as Abbott advances, progressives fall short of goals

Gov. Greg Abbott and most other statewide elected officials won their primaries Tuesday night. But Attorney General Ken Paxton was forced into a runoff, and progressive Democrats fell short of their congressional goals.

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Here are five questions the Texas primary will answer

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday with a lot of decisions to make about who will represent their parties going forward into November.

Here’s who Texas voters chose as party nominees for the 2022 midterm election

Get The Texas Tribune’s coverage of election results for the 2022 primary races for governor, attorney general, U.S. House and the Texas Legislature.

Will an FBI raid boost Laredo progressive Jessica Cisneros’ bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar?

Cisneros came within 4 percentage points of unseating the moderate Cuellar in 2020. He seemed better prepared to fend her off in 2022 — until the FBI raided his office.

Debate between Texas GOP attorney general candidates got heated, even though incumbent Ken Paxton wasn’t there

Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman repeatedly criticized each other. U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert focused on the incumbent, who didn’t participate.

Redistricting, challenges from the right test Texas House GOP incumbents coming off “most conservative session ever”

The primaries are also the first major electoral test for House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, who took over the gavel more than a year ago.

Attacks fly in final days of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s primary fight

Paxton is targeting one of his challengers, Louie Gohmert, while another challenger, George P. Bush, is going after challenger Eva Guzman.

TribCast: Dan Patrick’s eventful week

On this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with James and Alexa about Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s political power and problems with mail-in ballot applications.

Texas House candidate Justin Berry is among Austin officers indicted on excessive force charges, union president says

The Austin police officer is one of four Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for Texas House District 19, west of Austin.

Texas voters will decide whether to lower some property tax bills in May election

If two propositions pass, the state will increase school funding to make up for revenues lost from a decrease in property taxes.

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Analysis: Texas voters and political candidates aren’t on the same page

What top Texas candidates are talking about isn’t always the same as what the voters think are the most important issues facing the state.

Nearly 18% of registered Texas voters cast 2022 primary ballots

Texas has a history of a dismal turnout rate in primary elections. This year’s turnout was higher than the last six midterm primaries. Still, less than 1 in 5 registered voters participated.

Analysis: The road from the Texas Legislature to statewide office isn’t Easy Street

The statewide races on the March primary ballots are sprinkled with the names of state and federal legislators from Texas. You might think they have the upper hand in those contests. Maybe, and maybe not.

Progressive group wants to oust two House Democrats in March 1 primary

The Texans for Better Democrats Coalition is throwing its support behind Candis Houston, who is running against state Rep. Harold Dutton of Houston, and Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez, who faces fellow El Pasoan Rep. Art Fierro.

Watch: Embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton fights for political life in GOP primary

The attorney general, who has had his own legal problems since his first year in office, is battling three GOP primary challengers: Eva Guzman, George P. Bush and Louie Gohmert.

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