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Houston Rep. Lacey Hull defeats Paxton-backed Jared Woodfill in GOP primary
Read full article: Houston Rep. Lacey Hull defeats Paxton-backed Jared Woodfill in GOP primaryWoodfill’s endorsement by Paxton was decried by some Republicans because of his close ties to Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who has been accused multiple times of sexual abuse.
Federal investigators asked to reopen fraud case against Texas House candidate Jared Woodfill
Read full article: Federal investigators asked to reopen fraud case against Texas House candidate Jared WoodfillWoodfill’s former client fears that politics played a role in the case, which she said was mishandled and abruptly closed by the Harris County DA’s office.
Email sheds new light on Texas House candidate Jared Woodfill’s role in Southern Baptist leader’s sex abuse scandal
Read full article: Email sheds new light on Texas House candidate Jared Woodfill’s role in Southern Baptist leader’s sex abuse scandalWoodfill has been endorsed by Attorney General Ken Paxton despite his connection to Paul Pressler, a prominent religious figure accused of rape.
Prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist Jared Woodfill running for Texas House
Read full article: Prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist Jared Woodfill running for Texas HouseIf elected next year, Woodfill also plans to run for House speaker. His campaign accuses his 2024 opponent, conservative state Rep. Lacey Hull, of conspiring with incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan to work against conservatives.