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.
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 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Special Election Field Finalized, Pro-Choice Group Issues Endorsements, Abbott Releases Coronavirus Response Ad
McKenzie TaylorMay 15, 2020
This week — the Senate District 14 field is set, new endorsements are issued, and Governor Abbott releases an ad touting his coronavirus response.
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 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.
86th LegislatureIssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas GOP Memo, Interim Charges, and a New Senate Committee
McKenzie TaylorNovember 29, 2019
This week in The Back Mic-- a look at the controversy surrounding a Texas GOP memo that leaked, Texas House interim committee charges, and a new senate committee.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Prop 4 in 12 Key House Districts, Freedom Caucus on a Special Session, Abbott Staffer Moves On
McKenzie TaylorNovember 8, 2019
In this week's Back Mic — a look at how Prop 4 fared in the 12 Texas House seats flipped by Democrats in the 2018 election.
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.
AudioBattleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseVideoVoices of TexasJennifer Fleck, Candidate for HD 47, on The Texan’s Podcast
Ben BillupsSeptember 2, 2019
Jennifer Fleck discusses her life as a mother and lawyer, why she decided to run, and what she plans to prioritize if elected to office.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Texas State Battleground Races Take Shape with Early Fundraising
McKenzie TaylorJuly 19, 2019
Here's a rundown of how some contentious state-level campaigns are shaping up going into 2020 after the most recent fundraising numbers were released.
AudioBattleground 2020State HouseTaxes & SpendingVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Don Zimmerman on The Texan’s Podcast
Ben BillupsJuly 5, 2019
Zimmerman discusses his experience on the Austin City Council, his plans if elected to represent Texas House District 47, and who he would cast as "Captain Texan."
86th LegislatureIssuesDid Your Representative Become More Liberal or Conservative this Session? Here’s a List
McKenzie TaylorJune 6, 2019
The post-session study of where state house lawmakers fall on the ideological spectrum has been released by Rice University fellow Mark Jones.