FederalFour Freshmen Texas Congressmen Defend U.S. House Chamber With Capitol Police
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
As other House members were evacuating, four new representatives from Texas stayed behind to help Capitol police hold the chamber.
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Elections 2020FederalTexas Congressional Members Condemn Storming of U.S. Capitol by “Stop the Steal” Protesters
Daniel FriendJanuary 6, 2021
Republican and Democratic Texas congressmen alike condemned the anarchic storm on the Capitol by pro-Trump protesters during the electoral certification on Wednesday.
Elections 2020FederalNew Finance Reports Show Failed Democratic Candidates Outraised Republicans
Daniel FriendDecember 7, 2020
Even with higher fundraising totals right before the election, congressional Democrats failed to flip a single seat in Texas.
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.
Elections 2020FederalSheriff Troy Nehls Captures Toss Up Houston-Area Congressional Seat for Republicans
Holly HansenNovember 4, 2020
In a heated congressional race that drew national attention, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls keeps the Houston-suburban district in Republican hands.
The presidential contest, congressional races, and state legislative campaigns — here are The Texan's top 10 things to watch for on Election Night.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020EnergyBiden’s Energy Plan: Here’s Where Texas Congressional Candidates Stand On Phasing Out Oil and Gas
Brad JohnsonOctober 27, 2020
The Texan asked candidates in the most competitive Texas federal races to state their position on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's plan to transition away from the oil and gas industry.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesTexas Congressional Democrats Continue to Report High Fundraising Numbers with Latest Filings
Daniel FriendOctober 23, 2020
Little has changed since the previous federal campaign finance reports, with Democrats continuing to perform well in the competitive Texas congressional seats.
Elections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: Former Senate Candidate Launches PAC, Public Education Group Endorses, New Campaign Ads
McKenzie TaylorOctober 2, 2020
This week — a former Senate candidate launches a PAC, new public school special interest group endorsements are made, and campaign advertisements are compiled.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: Super PAC Pledges $6 Million to Flip Texas House, Democrats Reprove Abbott’s Pro-Police Pledge, New Campaign Ads Released
McKenzie TaylorSeptember 11, 2020
This week — a Democratic super PAC eyes the Texas House, Abbott's pledge to support law enforcement is countered by Democrats, and new campaign ads are released.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Latest Texas Polling Shows Trump Ahead, Contentious Congressional Races
Daniel FriendAugust 25, 2020
As November’s general election approaches, preliminary polling shows differing trends in statewide and congressional district races.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Dan Crenshaw, Wendy Davis Top House Fundraising in July Quarterly Filing
Daniel FriendJuly 16, 2020
In their July quarterly financial filings, Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Wendy Davis reported raising the most money out of all U.S. House candidates in Texas.