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State Representative James Talarico will face the winner of a Republican runoff between the incumbent, John Cornyn, and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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The veteran Texas senator faces what promises to be a bruising runoff with the state attorney general challenging him from the right. But he had a stronger showing than expected.
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The primary fight between the newly elected Representative Christian Menefee and the 11-term Representative Al Green was engineered by Republican redistricting that collapsed Houston districts.
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Representative Gonzales did not get 50 percent or more from voters in the Republican primary race in Texas' 23rd Congressional District, as required by law to win the nomination. He has battled allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a former staff member.
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State Representative James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for the closely-watched Senate race in Texas, beating Representative Jasmine Crockett. Two Republicans will head to a run-off in May.
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The announcement ensures the controversy will continue to dog the Republican congressman as he heads into a primary runoff.
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Neither Senator John Cornyn nor Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a majority on Tuesday, setting up a May runoff after a bitter and costly Republican primary.
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The administration's shifting justifications for the military operation alarmed Democrats, who said no clear rationale had been given. Republicans struggled to echo the evolving explanations.
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The heavy favorites in the Senate primary are former Gov. Roy Cooper, a moderate Democrat, and Michael Whatley, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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Texas voters are deciding high-stakes Republican primaries for attorney general, comptroller and other statewide offices, testing MAGA influence and Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement power.
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