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Special election runoff in Texas’ 18th District set for Jan. 31 - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled the runoff in the special election for the state's 18th District for Jan. 31.

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At the Races: Back to our regularly scheduled programming - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and the end of the shutdown.

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“You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas

The Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on a GOP effort to retain control of the U.S. House.

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Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection

The veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.

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Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat

The runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.

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Special election for Texas’ 18th District heads to all-Democratic runoff - Roll Call

The special election for Texas’ 18th District will be decided in a runoff between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards.

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What to watch in Tuesday’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and beyond - Roll Call

Key contests include the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races, the New York City mayor race and a California redistricting ballot measure.

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In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents – and voter confusion - Roll Call

More than a dozen candidates are hoping to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in the special election for Texas' 18th District

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In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate

Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.

The Texas Tribune

New Texas Map Starts Game of Political Musical Chairs

GOP’s Trumped-up redrawing took a wrecking ball to congressional districts. Now comes the mad dash for seats.

Texas Observer

GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District

The Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ proposed congressional map dismantles districts flagged by DOJ

The Department of Justice said four districts unconstitutionally combined Black and Hispanic voters, a charge the state disputes. If the proposed map passes, two will still be multiracial.

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Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

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Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes

Multiple Democratic members have been packed into blue districts in Austin, Dallas and Houston to make way for newly crafted Republican districts in those areas.

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Trump’s media war: White House takes aim at South Park, Stephen Colbert and Joy Behar

The White House is fighting back against what it calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” targeting satirical media and political talk shows.

International Business Times UK

First 'The Late Show,' Now 'The View'? Here's Why White House Says Joy Behar's Show Can Be Taken Off-Air

After criticism of The Late Show, the White House has now taken aim at 'The View,' suggesting Joy Behar's talk show could be pulled off-air. The comments have stirred fierce debate over media bias and political free speech.

The Independent UK

White House delivers threatening message to The View over Joy Behar’s latest Trump comments

Behar alleged the president was ‘jealous of Obama’ because he ‘is everything that [Trump] is not: Trim, smart, handsome, [and] happily married’

The Independent UK

128 Democrats cross the aisle and help Republicans block AOC-backed bid to impeach Trump over Iran strikes

Lacking support from party leaders, Rep. Al Green and progressives’ bid to launch punitive inquiry over ‘Midnight Hammer’ bombardment fails

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Army veteran joins anti-ICE protest in Dallas and ‘calls on conscience’ of fellow service members

‘We have a duty, a moral obligation to say no and resist,’ uniformed ex-soldier says at Texas demonstration, rebuking President Donald Trump for involving the military in domestic law enforcement

Salon

Cynical Dems dismiss Trump impeachment

The opposition says Trump is a threat to the very foundation of the republic. But it's not acting like that

The Independent UK

White Tennessee GOP rep calls Texas Democrat Al Green, 77, ‘boy’ in putdown on Christian podcast

Diana Harshbarger also implied that Texas Representative Al Green, 77, may have been hiding a gun in his cane as he protested during Donald Trump’s speech in Congress last month against reported planned cuts to Medicaid

The Independent UK

Murdered soldier Vanessa Guillen’s sister, Mayra, will run for censured Democrat Al Green’s seat

Vanessa Guillen’s sister said that she was inspired to run for office after watching Rep. Al Green get thrown out of President Donald Trump address last week

The Independent UK

Lauren Boebert slammed over ‘pimp cane’ insult directed at censured Democrat Al Green

The GOP firebrand was accused of ‘effortless racism’ over a perceived dig at the Deomcrat

The Guardian - US

Lauren Boebert accused of racism and ableism over her criticism of Al Green

Republican faces backlash for saying Democrat shook ‘his pimp cane’ at Trump during congressional address

Latin Times

Lauren Boebert Slammed Online After Mocking Censured Dem's 'Pimp Cane': 'Effortless Racism'

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert was slammed online after referring to the cane used by her Democratic colleague who was ejected from Trump's address as a "pimp cane"

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