Elections 2022Ethics Complaint Filed Against Texas Democratic Party Partner Over Corporate Donations
Brad JohnsonNovember 14, 2022
The commission has agreed to consider the complaint but has not yet made any finding of wrongdoing.
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Criminal JusticeElections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsTexas Democrats Blame Lackluster Midterm on 2021 Election Reform, Redistricting, and Poor Border Messaging
Rob LauciusNovember 11, 2022
Election reform, redistricting, and “dark money” donations were just some of the reasons Democrats lost this cycle, according to party leadership.
Civil SocietyElections 2022Statewide NewsRolling the Dice on Abortion: Statewide Democrats Place Campaign Spotlight on Texas Restrictions
Brad JohnsonAugust 31, 2022
After the ball finally dropped on Roe v. Wade, Texas Democrats have made abortion a feature, if not the feature, of their campaigns.
EducationElections 2022HealthcareIssuesState SenateCollier Backs Abortion Rights in Rematch for Lt. Gov. As ‘Trigger Ban’ Takes Effect
Hayden SparksAugust 26, 2022
Patrick’s team had tens of millions of dollars more in cash on hand in the most recent campaign finance report.
88th LegislatureStatewide NewsTexas Democrats Keep Hinojosa as Chair, Fail to Adopt Platform at State Convention
Isaiah MitchellJuly 18, 2022
While Hinojosa has focused on mobilizing votes in reliably blue urban areas, Olson promised more attention to rural counties.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Books $20 Million for Ads, Democratic Chair to Retire After Next Term, GOP Delegates Prefer Trump, DeSantis for 2024
Brad JohnsonJuly 1, 2022
This week — the Abbott campaign has purchased its first general election ad space, a Texas Democratic leader will retire after next term if he wins re-election, and Texas GOP delegates favor DeSantis as the non-Trump 2024 candidate.
Civil SocietyStatewide News‘Don’t Enforce Abortion Law’ Texas Democratic Party Tells Local Officials and Law Enforcement
Brad JohnsonJune 24, 2022
Five county district attorneys in Texas have already said they will not pursue charges against individuals who violate abortion laws.
Elections 2022EnergyAmid Record-High Gas Prices, Texas Democrats Face Mounting Political Pressure
Brad JohnsonJune 15, 2022
Gas prices are often the most visible victim of inflation, with the fluctuations seen on so many street corners.
87th LegislatureElections 2022Issues17 Texas House Democrats Endorse Collier for Lt. Gov. After Beckley’s Call for Him to Drop Out
Hayden SparksMarch 15, 2022
Within two days of advancing to the runoff, Beckley suggested Collier "doesn't inspire the base" and called on him to drop out of the runoff.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022Statewide NewsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Easily Wins GOP Primary, Democrats Mike Collier and Michelle Beckley to Compete in Runoff
Hayden SparksMarch 2, 2022
Collier won the Democratic nomination in 2018 and came within 5 points of defeating Patrick in the general election.
Elections 2022IssuesDallas Mayor ‘Disturbed’ After Dowd Drops Bid for Lt. Governor On Grounds of Race, Sex
Hayden SparksDecember 10, 2021
Mayor Eric Johnson called “racism within the Democratic Party” the “800 lb. gorilla in the room.”
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas Leaders Talk Inauguration, State Parties Report Midterm Fundraising, Top Staffers Exit Texas Democratic Party
Brad JohnsonJanuary 22, 2021
This week — here’s a look at what’s happening in Texas politics during Presidential Inauguration Week.