Moderate Republicans Triumph Over Hard Right in Texas Primaries
TL;DR
In Texas, the hard-right faction of the Republican Party is gaining ground, ousting 15 incumbents in recent primaries. However, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly survived a challenge from a Trump-backed activist, maintaining a moderating influence in the State Legislature for now. The hard-right remains confident that its influence will continue to grow.
- In a Texas G.O.P. at War With Itself, the Hard Right Is Gaining The New York Times
- U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales declares victory in GOP runoff The Texas Tribune
- Tony Gonzales and GOP establishment survives Texas runoffs - POLITICO POLITICO
- Moderate Texas Republican sees off primary challenge from ‘neo-Nazi’ The Guardian US
- Dade Phelan beats right-wing challenger David Covey in primary Houston Chronicle
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