Elections 2022FederalCongressman Filemon Vela Jr. to Resign Early, Trigger Special Election
Daniel FriendMarch 25, 2022
Rep. Filemon Vela is reportedly leaving Congress early which could trigger a special emergency election.
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Redistricting Maps, National Guard Vaccine Mandate, Special Election Results
Daniel FriendOctober 1, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Elections 2021State HouseSpecial Election to Replace San Antonio Lawmaker Heads to Runoff Between Republican and Democrat
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 28, 2021
Leading candidate John Lujan, a Republican endorsed by Governor Greg Abbott, gathered just 41.5 percent of the vote.
Elections 2021FederalEarly Voting Underway in Texas’ 6th Congressional District Special Runoff Election
Daniel FriendJuly 20, 2021
In a week, North Texas voters will decide between Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey to be their next representative in Congress.
Elections 2021Special Election Heats Up for North Texas’ 6th Congressional District
Daniel FriendApril 20, 2021
With the May 1 election day less than two weeks away, candidates from both parties are trying to garner enough support to be one of the top two to make it to a runoff.
FederalSusan Wright, Widow of Congressman Ron Wright, Announces Run for Late Husband’s Seat
Daniel FriendFebruary 24, 2021
Susan Wright, wife of the late Congressman Ron Wright, has filed to run for the special election for Texas’ 6th Congressional District scheduled for May 1.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseFour Republicans Vie for Vacant Texas House Seat
Daniel FriendJanuary 21, 2021
Four Republicans will duke it out at the polls on Saturday to see who will fill the currently vacant Texas state House seat in district 68.