Elections 2020FederalNew Republicans to Fill All Open Congressional Seats in Texas
Daniel FriendNovember 5, 2020
Seven U.S. House seats were left open in Texas — and all will be filled with Republicans.
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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.
Elections 2020FederalPete Sessions Wins Heated Republican Runoff for Open Congressional Seat in Central Texas
Daniel FriendJuly 15, 2020
In the contentious Republican runoff in Central Texas, Pete Sessions claimed the nomination with 54 percent of the vote against Renee Swann.
Elections 2020FederalPete Sessions and Renee Swan Clash in Primary for Texas’ 17th Congressional District
Daniel FriendJune 30, 2020
Republican voters in TX-17 will soon choose their nominee: Pete Sessions, a former congressman, or Renee Swann, who has spent her career outside of politics.
San Antonian and former FBI head, William Sessions, passed away on June 12. The longtime Texas attorney, judge, and investigator served as the director of the FBI from 1987 to 1993.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalBattleground 2020: A Breakdown of Runoff Fundraising Numbers for Key Texas Congressional Races
Daniel FriendApril 17, 2020
Here's a look at how some of the key runoff races for congressional seats in Texas are shaping up based on the most recent campaign finance reports.
Elections 2020FederalPete Sessions and Renee Swann Will Go Head-to-Head in GOP Congressional Runoff
Brad JohnsonMarch 4, 2020
Rep. Bill Flores' endorsement, and the money that came with it, was enough to push Renee Swann into the runoff against former Rep. Pete Sessions.
Elections 2020FederalHealthcareRep. Bill Flores Endorses Renee Swann to Succeed Him in Contested Primary Race
Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2020
Flores has been a combination of conservative and establishment Republican while in Congress — riding in on the Tea Party's 2010 wave and verbally opposing the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalGunsBrady PAC to Support Wendy Davis in TX-21 Race Against Chip Roy
Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2020
In 2018, Brady PAC won 88 percent of its federal races. One of those they lost was against Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21). This year, the pro-gun control group hopes Wendy Davis can pull it off.
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.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalCollege Station GOP Forum Brings Candidates and Voters Together to Discuss Immigration, Spending, and Healthcare
Brad JohnsonJanuary 15, 2020
With 48 days until the Texas primary, nine TX-17 candidates convened at a bar in College Station for a forum on the issues concerning voters.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalTexas’ 23rd Congressional District: An Historical and Political Overview of a Competitive Seat
Daniel FriendNovember 11, 2019
With Rep. Will Hurd retiring, one of the most competitive districts in the nation will have an open seat for the first time since it was created.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesBattleground Update: Field of Congressional Candidates for Safe Republican Open Seats Solidifies
Daniel FriendNovember 4, 2019
Following a slew of Texas GOP retirements from Congress, several open seats in solid Republican districts have taken shape.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesBattleground 2020 Update: Cornyn, Putnam, Pfluger, and Hunt Boast Big Fundraising Numbers for Third Quarter
Daniel FriendOctober 9, 2019
Campaigns are taking shape as candidates announce new third quarter fundraising numbers before the FEC releases the official reports next week. Here's a look at key Texas races.
IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: RPT Chairman Debate, George P. Bush Rumblings, and Campaign Whiplash
McKenzie TaylorOctober 4, 2019
Here are this week's updates, including a debate between RPT Chairman James Dickey and Allen West, and higher office aspirations for George P. Bush.
Elections 2020FederalIssuesFormer Congressman Pete Sessions Likely to Run for Bill Flores’ Vacant Seat
Brad JohnsonOctober 2, 2019
Former Congressman Pete Sessions served 11 terms in the House of Representatives and chaired the powerful Rules Comittee prior to his defeat in 2018.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalRetired Navy SEAL Seeks to Challenge Colin Allred
Daniel FriendJuly 29, 2019
The 32nd Congressional District incorporates most of the northern and eastern suburbs of Dallas and is a top target for Republicans.