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The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Texas to use its new congressional map for the 2026 elections. The ruling sides with Gov. Greg Abbott in a challenge claiming the map discriminates against Latino voters. The decision is temporary and does not end the ...
The Supreme Court ruled for Texas and its GOP leaders on Thursday, clearing the way for the state to use a new election map that could give Republicans more House seats in 2026. (Associated Press) The Supreme Court ruled for Texas and its GOP leaders on ...
Early voting begins Jan. 21 as Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards compete to fill Houston’s long-vacant congressional seat.
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
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Trump can’t distance himself from shocking GOP loss in Texas
Democrats pulled off a major upset when, on Saturday, January 31, their nominee, Taylor Rehmet, enjoyed a 14 percent victory in a special election for a Texas State Senate seat in the Ft. Worth suburbs.