Elections 2020FederalNew Republicans to Fill All Open Congressional Seats in Texas
Daniel FriendNovember 5, 2020
Seven U.S. House seats were left open in Texas — and all will be filled with Republicans.
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Elections 2020Republican Mike Schofield Returns to the Texas House, Defeating Rep. Gina Calanni
Daniel FriendNovember 4, 2020
Mike Schofield will return to the Texas legislature in January after winning a challenge to Rep. Gina Calanni on Tuesday.
87th LegislatureElections 2020Rep. Sarah Davis Loses to Ann Johnson in Only Seat Gain for Texas House Democrats
Daniel FriendNovember 4, 2020
GOP Rep. Sarah Davis lost her Houston state House seat to Democratic candidate Ann Johnson on Tuesday.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalDan Crenshaw Wins Reelection Bid to Congress
Daniel FriendNovember 3, 2020
Houston Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw won reelection to his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Elections 2020FederalSen. John Cornyn Wins Reelection Bid Against MJ Hegar
Daniel FriendNovember 3, 2020
Sen. John Cornyn is projected to win his reelection bid for the U.S. Senate against Democrat MJ Hegar by several points.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsElection Night 2020: Track Texas Results
Michelle ArledgeNovember 3, 2020
Stay up-to-date on the latest election updates in Texas' hottest races, compiled by the team at The Texan.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Statewide NewsRepublicans Largely Out-Raise Democrats in State Legislative Fundraising Reports Before Election
Daniel FriendOctober 27, 2020
The latest state campaign finance reports show that Republicans vastly outraised many Democrats in competitive races this month.
Elections 2020Local NewsDisparities in Harris County Election Tallies Prompt Inquiry From State
Holly HansenOctober 27, 2020
Discrepancies in Harris County’s early voting reports have prompted queries from the Texas Secretary of State in the latest controversy over the county’s handling of elections.
Elections 2020Long Lines, Stacks of Mail, and High Expectations: Texas’ Voters and Elections Staff Weather Turnout Tidal Wave
Brad JohnsonOctober 22, 2020
Despite the early onslaught, Texas' election staffers have managed the wave of early voters and mail ballots and are now dealing with more manageable turnout.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Democrats Outraise Republicans in Most Competitive Texas Congressional Races
Daniel FriendOctober 16, 2020
New fundraising details show strong support for Democrats aiming to flip GOP-held congressional districts in Texas.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Hints at Stronger Bar Reopening, Work Search Requirement for Unemployment Resumes, New Campaign Ads Released
McKenzie TaylorOctober 16, 2020
This week — Gov. Abbott says he may override localities that don’t allow bars to reopen, the Texas Workforce Commission repositions, and more campaign ads are released.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsEarly Voting Sees Record Turnout in Some Texas Counties, Shift to Mail Ballots in Others
Daniel FriendOctober 14, 2020
A few of Texas’ major counties reported massive turnout for the first day of early voting on Tuesday, while others saw a shift toward more absentee voting.