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87th Legislature Civil SocietyAbbott Primary Opponent’s Pressure Led Texas Agency to Remove LGBT Resource Page, Emails Show

Isaiah MitchellOctober 12, 2021

While the DFPS took down the webpage weeks ago, newly surfaced records indicate that Don Huffines' criticism prompted the change.

Elections 2022 Statewide News‘Anyone-But-Abbott’ Primary Falls Short of Electoral Goal, But Touts Moral Victories

Brad JohnsonMarch 7, 2022

Greg Abbott's primary opponents failed to achieve their first objective of forcing the governor to a runoff, but point to other policy achievements made during the race.

2022 Primary Election RESULTS Elections 2022 Statewide NewsGov. Greg Abbott Wins GOP Primary Outright, Avoiding May Runoff

Brad JohnsonMarch 1, 2022

In the end, Greg Abbott secured the GOP nomination for Texas governor without a runoff despite facing his first serious primary challenge.

Elections 2022 Taxes & SpendingIncumbent Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Stumps for Abbott Challengers on Eve of Primary

Isaiah MitchellMarch 1, 2022

Miller, uniquely, remains a crowd-pleaser for a wing of the Texas GOP anxious to replace so many other Republican incumbents.

Civil Society Elections 2022 IssuesTexas Supreme Court Justice Appointed by Abbott Lone Incumbent Facing Primary Opponent

Hayden SparksFebruary 1, 2022

Two Supreme Court justices are running unopposed in the GOP primary. A court of appeals justice is running against an Abbott appointee.

Elections 2022Governor Abbott Launches Re-Election Campaign in South Texas Ahead of March Primary

Brad JohnsonJanuary 10, 2022

Abbott faces three primary challengers in the March primary before a Democrat, likely Beto O'Rourke, awaits in November.

87th Legislature Elections 2022 State House State SenateTexas’ Third Special Session Likely Abbott’s Last Chance to Shore Up Platform as 2022 Primary Looms

Brad JohnsonSeptember 13, 2021

Governor Abbott faces the first significant primary of his political career with three high-profile candidates all racing for the conservative lane.

AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Abbott’s Primary Challenger, Alcohol-to-Go, Tax Incentives

Michelle ArledgeMay 14, 2021

Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.

Elections 2022 Statewide NewsFormer State Senator Don Huffines to Challenge Governor Abbott in GOP Primary

Isaiah MitchellMay 10, 2021

Huffines has been a longtime critic of Abbott's pandemic response, especially his cessions to local governments and statewide mandates.

Elections 2020 Statewide NewsPrimary Runoff Early Voting to Begin a Week Sooner Than Expected, Per Abbott’s New Orders

Daniel FriendMay 12, 2020

Citing emergency powers and the need for "appropriate social distancing and safe hygiene practices," Abbott moved the start date for early voting in the July runoffs from July 6 to June 29.

Elections 2020 Issues Statewide NewsNew Texas Poll Reveals High Approval Rating for Abbott, Hegar Leading Anemic Senate Primary

Sarah McConnellJanuary 30, 2020

A new poll surveyed likely Texas voters on everything from the governor's job performance and the Senate primary race to President Trump's job performance.

Federal Issues Statewide NewsAbbott Says Biden Administration Seeking to ‘Squelch Dissent’ With FBI Raid of Trump’s Residence

Hayden SparksAugust 9, 2022

Federal agents raided former President Trump’s home at Mar-A-Lago in Florida. Trump described the raid as “political persecution.”