Elections 2020FederalColin Allred Wins Reelection, Defeating Republican Challenger Genevieve Collins
Hayden SparksNovember 4, 2020
Colin Allred defeated GOP challenger Genevieve Collins with 52 percent of the vote against Collins’ 46 percent.
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The presidential contest, congressional races, and state legislative campaigns — here are The Texan's top 10 things to watch for on Election Night.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020EnergyBiden’s Energy Plan: Here’s Where Texas Congressional Candidates Stand On Phasing Out Oil and Gas
Brad JohnsonOctober 27, 2020
The Texan asked candidates in the most competitive Texas federal races to state their position on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's plan to transition away from the oil and gas industry.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesTexas Congressional Democrats Continue to Report High Fundraising Numbers with Latest Filings
Daniel FriendOctober 23, 2020
Little has changed since the previous federal campaign finance reports, with Democrats continuing to perform well in the competitive Texas congressional seats.
Elections 2020FederalAllred Criticizes Trump in Congressional Debate, Collins Labels Allred ‘Ineffective, Party Line Politician’
Hayden SparksOctober 20, 2020
Allred emphasized the accomplishments of his first term while Collins characterized him as merely another vote in the tally of Washington Democrats.
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.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Gun Control Group Targets Texas House, Straus Advocates Expanded Mail-in Ballot Use, More Campaign Spots Released
McKenzie DiLulloSeptember 18, 2020
This week — a gun control group launches new ads for Texas House candidates, a former Texas speaker weighs in on mail-in ballots, and this week’s campaign spots are compiled.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: Super PAC Pledges $6 Million to Flip Texas House, Democrats Reprove Abbott’s Pro-Police Pledge, New Campaign Ads Released
McKenzie DiLulloSeptember 11, 2020
This week — a Democratic super PAC eyes the Texas House, Abbott's pledge to support law enforcement is countered by Democrats, and new campaign ads are released.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Dan Crenshaw, Wendy Davis Top House Fundraising in July Quarterly Filing
Daniel FriendJuly 16, 2020
In their July quarterly financial filings, Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Wendy Davis reported raising the most money out of all U.S. House candidates in Texas.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalBattleground 2020: Freshman Democrat Rep. Colin Allred Looks to Stave Off Challengers in Historically GOP District
Sarah McConnellJanuary 31, 2020
The Republican primary race to challenge Rep. Colin Allred intensifies in Texas' 32nd Congressional District after the historically GOP district flipped Democrat in 2018.
Elections 2020IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Here’s a List of TV Ads from Texas Candidates
McKenzie DiLulloJanuary 10, 2020
Candidates are already going up with TV ads — take a look at who's already taking to the airwaves.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalCornyn Leads the Pack in Third Quarter Campaign Fundraising Hauls
Brad JohnsonOctober 17, 2019
Just over a year out from the 2020 election, fundraising is a key indicator of where Texas candidates stands in their respective races.