U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin Allred
Allred, who had previously gotten the Chamber’s endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials. Full Story
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Allred, who had previously gotten the Chamber’s endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials. Full Story
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Allred’s sharp divergence from Beto O’Rourke’s more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say it’s working. Full Story
U.S. House Republicans’ campaign arm announced its first ad buy targeting a Texas race this cycle. Full Story
The El Paso Democrat has defended the Biden and Harris campaign through its best — and worst — moments Full Story
Michelle Vallejo, who is challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, put out a political ad decrying the “chaos” on the border. Full Story
Allred has largely run his Senate race keeping his distance from Harris. On Thursday, before a national audience, he said he is proud to support her. Full Story
The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid last month. Full Story
Election day is Nov. 5. Here is everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas. Full Story
U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago. Full Story
Alex Chadwell, who worked for the congressman in Washington and Texas, said he was pushed out of Nehls’ office because of his sexual orientation. Full Story
All Texas voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options, whether in person or by mail. Full Story
The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy. Full Story
Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release. Full Story
The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct. 25. The deadline for mail-in ballots to be returned or postmarked is Nov. 5, unless it is from an overseas voter. Full Story
Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election. Full Story
GOP congressional candidate Jay Furman has admitted to “picking” the district he’s running in, calling it the home of “the worst of the worst” for illegal border crossings. Full Story
Saturday’s debate came days before Democratic precinct chairs are set to decide who will replace the late Houston congresswoman on the November ballot. Full Story
Ogg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds. Full Story
Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot. Full Story