FederalJudicialTed Cruz Campaign Wins Challenge Against Campaign Finance Regulation With Supreme Court Ruling
Daniel FriendMay 16, 2022
The Ted Cruz campaign won a challenge at the Supreme Court over a $250,000 limit on candidate loan forgiveness.
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FederalIssuesTexas Attorney Trey Trainor Confirmed to Federal Election Commission by Senate
Daniel FriendMay 19, 2020
The confirmation of Trey Trainor, a Republican lawyer from Driftwood, establishes a quorum for the Federal Election Commission.
Elections 2020IssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsAlleged Ballot Harvesting in Harris County Prompts Investigation Request by Secretary of State
Holly HansenMay 8, 2020
A two-year investigation uncovered an alleged ballot harvesting scheme in which people with prior forgery convictions picked up batches of mail-in ballots and a number of voted ballots were marked identically.
FederalSenate Committee Advances Nomination of Texas Attorney Trey Trainor for the FEC
Daniel FriendMay 7, 2020
The Senate Rules Committee has voted to move forward on the FEC nomination of Trey Trainor, an attorney from Texas who was first nominated by President Trump in 2017.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsJulián Castro Raises Goal of $800,000, Will Continue Presidential Campaign
Sarah McConnellNovember 1, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro met his fundraising goal and will continue his campaign, but polls indicate he still lacks the support needed to qualify for the November debate.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalRoyce West Will Seek Democratic Nomination to Challenge John Cornyn’s Senate Seat
McKenzie DiLulloJuly 22, 2019
State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate today, adding his name to the list of Democrats challenging Sen. John Cornyn.