Lina Hidalgo, a progressive, won re-election as Harris County judge by a slim margin against a first-time candidate who focused on crime.
Author: J. David Goodman
Across Texas, Neither a Red Wave Nor a Blue One
The surge of enthusiasm that lifted up Texas Democrats in 2018 did not resurface. At the same time, the party avoided a complete wipeout in South Texas.
Across Texas, neither a red wave nor a blue one.
The surge of enthusiasm that lifted up Texas Democrats in 2018 did not resurface. At the same time, the party avoided a complete wipeout in South Texas.
Ken Paxton Is Re-elected Texas Attorney General
A perennial Republican political survivor and a Trump loyalist, he won a third term, defeating a progressive civil rights lawyer.
Texas Re-elects Abbott as Governor, Rejecting O’Rourke
Gov. Greg Abbott, a two-term Republican, fended off a strong challenge from Beto O’Rourke, his Democratic opponent.
Tonight’s debate between Abbott and O’Rourke may be the only one, and it comes at a crucial moment.
Greg Abbott, the state’s Republican governor, holds a solid polling lead over his Democratic rival in what has been a contentious race.
Ads Begin in Texas Governor Race, With O’Rourke’s Highlighting Abortion
Last week, Gov. Greg Abbott released a first ad and, on Thursday, Beto O’Rourke, the former El Paso congressman and perennial Democratic hopeful, countered with two of his own.
Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Access to Emergency Medical Abortions
Recent administrative guidance to hospitals said they had to allow the termination of a pregnancy in emergency situations if complications posed a threat to the health or life of the woman.
Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Access to Emergency Medical Abortions
Recent administrative guidance to hospitals said they had to allow the termination of a pregnancy in emergency situations if complications posed a threat to the health or life of the woman.
Bush Dynasty, Its Influence Fading, Pins Hopes on One Last Stand in Texas
George P. Bush is running to unseat the incumbent attorney general. His family, once powerful in Texas, has become an albatross as well as an asset.