DARK SECRETS: 5 | Vintage Vibes

Once the Texas GOP’s “weak link,” Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful

With his impeachment and securities fraud case behind him, Paxton’s political stock is on the rise.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 28, 2024

Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure

Some Republicans and candidates are calling for a serious change, warning that the party could be vulnerable in future elections because of the ongoing disunity that has defined Rinaldi’s two terms.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27, 2024

Dade Phelan’s Efforts to Expand Healthcare Still Leave Many Struggling in His District

The House speaker has never backed full Medicaid expansion, and GOP resistance could now harden.

Texas Observer · Mar 26, 2024

House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career.

The May 28 runoff promises to be an expensive, high-profile contest that will help reshape the political dynamics of the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 7, 2024

A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators

The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.

Texas Observer · Mar 6, 2024

Far-right candidates see Super Tuesday wins at traditional Republicans’ expense

Highest-profile victory goes to Mark Robinson, a Hitler-quoting anti-abortion extremist who will now run for North Carolina governor

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2024

Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors

The two state leaders and other prominent Republicans, like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former president Donald Trump, endorsed challengers in dozens of races citing the incumbents’ disloyalty to the party.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024

Insurgent Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries

The shockwaves rippled up and down the ballot as incumbent state House members, judges and other state leaders were forced into runoffs or defeated outright.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024

Five takeaways from the US Super Tuesday primary races

Busy US election day sees Biden and Trump bolster their paths to the White House, ends Nikki Haley’s GOP campaign.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024

Moderate Republican Tony Gonzales fails to clinch GOP nomination, forced into runoff

State Rep. Craig Goldman and business owner John O’Shea are competing to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger. Brandon Gill won the GOP nomination to replace Michael Burgess.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024