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Ken Paxton wins third term as attorney general, beating Democrat Rochelle Garza

In a difficult cycle for Democrats, the race was widely seen as the most competitive statewide election because of Paxton’s laundry list of legal troubles.

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Dawn Buckingham and Jay Kleberg vie for open land commissioner seat overseeing the Alamo and disaster relief funds

The land commissioner manages the Texas General Land Office, which manages the Alamo, administers natural disaster relief funding and helps fund public education. The seat is open after incumbent George P. Bush lost his primary bid for attorney general.

The Texas Tribune

Jonathan Bernstein: US political dynasties are in decline. That’s something to celebrate

The slow fade-out of dynastic politics in the U.S. is continuing in 2022. Just in the last few weeks, Nick Begich III was defeated for the Alaska House seat his grandfather once held; his uncle was also a senator from Alaska. And in New York, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi, whose…

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The top fundraisers among Texas statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 24 (May 26, 2022)

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition

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An update on this week’s battleground primary results

Welcome to the Thursday, May 26, Brew.

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Carl P. Leubsdorf: Is this the end of Bush family dynasty?

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s victory in Tuesday’s Texas Republican primary was more than another signal of former President Donald Trump’s primacy within the GOP.

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Paxton wins Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General

Incumbent Ken Paxton defeated George P. Bush in the May 24 Republican Party primary runoff for Texas attorney general. In the March 1 primary, Paxton received 42.7% of the vote, while Bush received 22.4%. Both candidates advanced to a runoff because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote.

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3 reasons Trump's influence took a big hit in Tuesday's primaries

You'd be hard-pressed to find two Republican incumbents who drew more of Donald Trump's ire than Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Both won big on Tuesday.

WEKU

Bush Dynasty Ends with a Whimper in Texas Runoffs Light on Surprise

Democrats solidify their statewide slate as Attorney General Ken Paxton steps closer to a third term and Representative Jasmine Crockett wins in Dallas.

Texas Observer

Five key takeaways: the US midterm elections

Races from Georgia to Texas were a litmus test of Trump’s hold on the Republican party with some significant losses

The Guardian - US

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump, wins Republican primary

In a runoff primary election with George P. Bush, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pulled off a win. Paxton is embattled in legal issues but easily won over his Republican rival.

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Georgia Gov. Kemp beats Trump’s hand-picked challenger in GOP primary — will face Stacey Abrams

Tuesday’s primary elections featured the inaugural stop in former President Donald Trump’s 2020 revenge tour — the first opportunities he’s had to unseat Republicans whom he considers disloyal for refusing to acquiesce in his baseless fraud claims.

Los Angeles Times

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican runoff election against George P. Bush

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily won Tuesday’s runoff election over Republican challenger George P. Bush, a sign that the incumbent’s mounting legal problems were of little concern to GOP voters.

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Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton wins Texas GOP primary for attorney general

Even with his considerable baggage, Paxton is the odds-on favorite to win re-election in November.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton leads runoff election with George P. Bush

AUSTIN, Texas – Attorney General Ken Paxton led the early vote in Tuesday’s runoff election, showing an upper hand over Republican challenger George P. Bush in a heated contest that put a spotlight on the incumbent’s mounting legal problems.

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton beats George P Bush in Texas attorney general’s race

Paxton’s victory marks the first statewide race a Bush has lost in Texas in decades

The Independent UK

Midterm updates | Texas AG runoff tests Bush family clout

Tuesday’s primary runoff election in Texas will test how much weight the Bush family name still carries in America’s biggest red state in the race for attorney general

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9 primary races to watch Tuesday in Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Arkansas

Georgia holds the political spotlight, as primary races take place in southern states this Tuesday. Here are nine contests we're keeping an eye on.

The Independent UK

2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere

Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Embattled Texas AG Paxton faces George P. Bush in GOP runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is putting his job and ability to withstand mounting legal troubles on the line in a Republican primary runoff against George P

The Independent UK

Five things to watch in the Georgia, Texas and Alabama primaries

Trump tries to settle old scores and progressives try to take out moderates

The Independent UK

2022 midterms: What to watch in Georgia, Texas, elsewhere

Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Seven years later, still no trial for Texas AG Ken Paxton

It's been nearly seven years since Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was indicted on felony securities fraud charges

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Bush family name dogs scion vying for office in hard-right Texas

The Bush name helped his uncle get elected governor in Texas twice, but for George P. Bush what once was a storied legacy has become a handicap — a sign of how much the Republican party has changed in the Lone Star State.

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