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Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids

Houston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.

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Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state

Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.

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Speaker Johnson awkwardly corrects cabinet member who says ‘we’ shoulder blame for SNAP food benefits going unpaid

More than 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP, also known as food stamps, are at risk of losing benefits over the weekend

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How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation

Doggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines

The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know

Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.

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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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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats

The first draft of the lower chamber’s new redistricting map targets Democratic members of Congress in the Austin, Dallas and Houston metro areas and in South Texas.

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Trump Mocked for Standing on Tiny Square of Turf During Tree Planting: 'Hate to Get His Clown Shoes Dirty'

The president was mocked for refusing to get his shoes dirty during a tree planting ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.

Latin Times

PLTR Is Falling on Defense Budget Woes But These 4 Politicians Just Bought Palantir Stock

These lawmakers suggest that there is reason to be confident in Palantir even as investors panic

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Democrats Strive For Balance In Working With Trump

Democrats navigate a complex political landscape post-2024 elections, balancing opposition to Trump with bipartisan cooperation for national issues.

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Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

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Julie Johnson makes history as first openly LGBT+ Congress member elected from the South

Democrat Julie Johnson was elected to represent Texas’s 32nd District in US Congress

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Democratic Texas Lawmaker to Become First Openly LGBTQ Member of Congress to Represent Southern State

Julie Johnson was elected to represent Texas' 32nd congressional district on Tuesday, making her the first openly LGBTQ+ representative of a southern state, as well as the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent the Lone Star State in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Election Day updates: South Texas continues dramatic shift toward Donald Trump, GOP

Texas might not be a swing state, but many of its races will have major consequences to the national political landscape and on the lives of everyday Texans.

The Texas Tribune

Texas took center stage at the Democratic National Convention, but don’t call it a battleground state

Several Texans took the DNC stage to blast Republican policies and reach out to a younger generation. But the Harris campaign still doesn’t view Texas as a major target.

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Democrats’ LGBTQ delegates cheer barrier-breaking candidates - Roll Call

Candidates at a convention caucus could be the first openly gay member from a southern state and the first trans member.

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These Texans are scheduled to speak this week at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Veronica Escobar are expected to speak on the mainstage in Chicago.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic State Rep. Julie Johnson wins congressional primary race for North Texas seat

Johnson narrowly avoided a runoff to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. Brian Williams, who was in second place, has conceded.

Roll Call

Key races to watch in Texas on Super Tuesday - Roll Call

Texas voters will pick a challenger to Sen. Ted Cruz, and set matchups for some battleground November House races.

The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Julie Johnson and trauma surgeon Brian Williams lead pack to succeed U.S. Rep. Colin Allred

As Allred vies to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a crowded field of 10 Democrats is lining up to replace him.

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Ten candidates are running in the Democratic primary in Texas’ 32nd Congressional District

Ten candidates are running in the Democratic Party primary election for Texas’ 32nd Congressional District on March 5, 2024. Julie Johnson (D) and Brian Williams (D) lead in endorsements and fundraising. The Dallas Morning News described the two as “pulling away from the pack in the scramble for Rep. Colin Allred’s Dallas-based…

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The field for the Texas primary election is set — here’s what to watch for

With both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot.

The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Rhetta Bowers latest to join race for Colin Allred’s U.S. House seat

At least 10 other Democrats — including state Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Farmers Branch — are running for Allred’s solidly Democratic seat as he vies for U.S. Senate.

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