Elections 2020Two Newly Elected State House Democrats Lose Reelection Bids in Runoff
Brad JohnsonJuly 15, 2020
Challengers Jasmine Crockett and Penny Shaw upset their incumbent opponents, Lorraine Birabil and Anna Eastman, during Tuesday's runoff.
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Elections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Potential Kirk Watson Successors, Bernie Sanders Rallies in Texas, New Committee Assignments
McKenzie DiLulloFebruary 21, 2020
This week — potential Senate District 14 candidates, committee assignments for the Texas House's newly minted members, and Bernie Sanders rallies in Texas.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: An Overview of This Week’s Political Endorsements
McKenzie DiLulloJanuary 24, 2020
In this week's edition of The Back Mic, we take a look at a flurry of political endorsements that occurred this week as the primary season gears up.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsContentious Special Elections for Texas House Districts Result in Runoff Elections
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 6, 2019
All three special elections yesterday for Texas House seats resulted in runoff elections as Democrats battle to gain seats and the GOP seeks to hold the line.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Special Election Fundraising, Capitol Drama Around Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 1, 2019
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of three key State House special elections and Lt. Governor Patrick takes aim at a state agency.