Candidates endorsed by Gov. Abbott in the runoffs saw mixed results, with those running for open seats coming out on top and those already in office losing.
In the highly-watched GOP runoff in a rural district, veterinarian and Abbott-endorsee Glenn Rogers beat Cruz-backed Jon Francis.
This week — developments in hot runoff races, including Gov. Abbott clashing with a retiring lawmaker, new attack ads, and endorsements from former rivals.
After finishing a close first and second in the primary, Jon Francis and Glenn Rogers near the end of a campaign extended by two months after Governor Abbott postponed the runoffs to July.
Jon Francis finished ahead of opponent Glenn Rogers, but did not pull in enough votes to avoid the runoff in the contested GOP primary race to succeed State Rep. Mike Lang (R-Granbury).
The Texan spoke with GOP candidates looking to replace Mike Lang in the Texas House. Here's what their top policy priorities will be should they be elected.
House District 60 is one of the most-watched Republican primaries as the winner will replace retiring Texas Freedom Caucus chair, Mike Lang.
The fields for three Texas House races are now finalized after extenuating circumstances resulted in incumbents withdrawing from their respective races.
