Elections 2020After Final 2020 Races Called, Texas Legislative Body and Congressional Delegation Now Set
Brad JohnsonNovember 18, 2020
Congressional and Texas House races are now finalized and the member rosters are set for their respective bodies.
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Battleground 2020Elections 2020Democratic Reps. Erin Zwiener and Vikki Goodwin Defeat GOP Challengers in Central Texas House Races
Brad JohnsonNovember 4, 2020
Two central Texas Democrats narrowly held onto their seats Tuesday night, but secured their positions in the 87th Legislature.
Criminal JusticeElections 2020State House‘Defund the Police’ Takes Center Stage in House District 47 Race
Brad JohnsonOctober 19, 2020
Due to the district's location in Austin and the GOP candidate's background as a police officer, police funding and reform are unavoidably pertinent in the race for House District 47.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateLatest Financial Reports Signal Fierce Competition for Open Texas House Seats
Daniel FriendOctober 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
Civil SocietyElections 2020Statewide NewsGovernor Abbott Calls on Candidates to Pledge Support for Police, Elicits Mixed Reviews
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 9, 2020
Abbott's call for Texans to sign his pledge to support law enforcement, singling out candidates for office especially, drew praise and ire.
Elections 2020Abbott-Endorsed Candidates See Mixed Runoff Election Results
Daniel FriendJuly 17, 2020
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.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Carrie Isaac, Justin Berry Win GOP Runoffs, Will Face Democrat Incumbents in November
Brad JohnsonJuly 15, 2020
Freshman Reps. Erin Zwiener and Vikki Goodwin now know their November matchups as Republicans Carrie Isaac and Justin Berry each claimed victory on Tuesday.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas House Members Endorse Colleague, Abbott Endorses in a Runoff, Black Caucus to Hold Town Halls
McKenzie TaylorJune 12, 2020
This week — seven House members endorse one of their own, Abbott involves himself in a GOP runoff, and a black legislative caucus sets town hall dates.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsAustin Police Officer Talks Man Off Ledge of Congress Avenue Bridge
Brad JohnsonMay 5, 2020
Texas House candidate and police officer Justin Berry responded to a report of a man contemplating suicide in downtown Austin.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Candidates for Austin-Area State House Seat Shift Focus to Remote Voter Outreach Amid Coronavirus
Brad JohnsonApril 28, 2020
Since coronavirus changed both the political landscape and attainable campaign strategies, candidates for House District 47 have adjusted their gameplan.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseFleck to Face Berry as GOP Runoff in State House Race Finalized
Brad JohnsonMarch 13, 2020
The HD 47 race is a case study in just how slim margins can be in elections — and how every vote truly does count.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseFleck Secures HD 47 Runoff Position, Zimmerman and Berry Separated by One Vote for Second Place
Brad JohnsonMarch 4, 2020
Jennifer Fleck took an early vote lead in the race and never let up as Election Day votes rolled in, but problems with Travis County's vote tabulation has delayed determination of her runoff opponent.
Battleground 2020EducationElections 2020GunsImmigration & BorderState HouseTaxes & SpendingFive GOP Primary Candidates in West Austin House District Outline Policy Agenda Ahead of Super Tuesday
Brad JohnsonFebruary 27, 2020
Next Tuesday we'll know which of the five HD 47 candidates will move onto a runoff election on May 26th or face incumbent Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) outright in November.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesLocal NewsState HouseBattleground 2020: Five HD 47 GOP Primary Candidates Sprinting to the Finish, Winner Faces Rep. Goodwin
Brad JohnsonJanuary 30, 2020
This Austin-area swing district, currently held by State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin), will likely play a pivotal role in determining who controls the Texas House.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Fundraising Numbers in the 12 House Districts Democrats Flipped in 2018
McKenzie TaylorJanuary 17, 2020
Here's a look at how each candidate running in the 12 Texas House districts that flipped from red to blue in 2018 fared in terms of fundraising.
AudioBattleground 2020Elections 2020Taxes & SpendingVideoVoices of TexasJustin Berry, Candidate for HD 47, on The Texan’s Podcast
Ben BillupsJanuary 13, 2020
Justin Berry discusses his perspective as a police officer, what his policy objectives would be if elected, as well as his favorite holiday traditions.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateBattleground 2020: Texas State Races Take Shape as Filing Deadline Closes
Brad JohnsonDecember 10, 2019
The filing deadline to run for primary ballots closed last night. Here's where all of the key Texas state battleground races stand.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Battleground 2020 Update: Key Texas Races at State and Federal Level Shaping Up
Daniel FriendSeptember 20, 2019
As the 2020 primary election in Texas draws closer, here's a look at how some key races across the state are shaping up in our latest Battleground Update.