"Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Faces Runoff Challenge from Trump-Backed David Covey"
TL;DR
Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is headed to a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, endorsed by state Attorney General Ken Paxton and former President Donald Trump. Phelan's leadership and support for impeachment proceedings against Paxton have led to a fierce political revenge campaign, with Paxton endorsing challengers in over 30 House races and successfully ousting several incumbents. The runoff represents a blow to Phelan, as Paxton's efforts aim to push the conservative chamber further to the right. Additionally, Paxton faces ongoing legal issues, including felony securities fraud charges and a federal probe, while also targeting other Republicans in the primaries.
- David Covey forces runoff with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who led AG Ken Paxton's impeachment The Associated Press
- In Showdown Over G.O.P. Control in Texas, the Race for House Speaker's Seat Heads to a Runoff The New York Times
- House Speaker Dade Phelan heading to runoff with Trump-backed challenger The Dallas Morning News
- Abbott, Paxton declare victory in House GOP primaries The Texas Tribune
- Texas attorney general who survived impeachment targets House Republicans who sought his ouster ABC News
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