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Trump misses withdrawal deadline as Texas Senate runoff ballots finalize Cornyn vs. Paxton
politics24 days ago

Trump misses withdrawal deadline as Texas Senate runoff ballots finalize Cornyn vs. Paxton

Trump’s demand that the Texas Senate runoff candidates drop out did not alter the race after the withdrawal deadline passed, leaving incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton on the ballot for the May 26 runoff. While Trump may still endorse a candidate, the canvass timing determined the deadline, and Republicans still face a costly runoff with both candidates set to compete for the GOP’s Senate majority.

via CNN|
#cornyn#paxton#politics
Louisiana Sets Three State Legislature Special Elections as Vacancies Drive Ballots
elections27 days ago

Louisiana Sets Three State Legislature Special Elections as Vacancies Drive Ballots

Three Louisiana state-legislature seats are up for grabs: Senate District 3 in New Orleans (Bouie resignation) where Sidney Barthelemy and Kenn Barnes advanced to a runoff, and House Districts 69 (Baton Rouge area) and 100 (New Orleans East to St. Tammany) with the same three-way dynamics. District 69 uses a majority-wins primary and could move to an April 18 runoff if no candidate clears 50%; District 100 sent Kenya Rounds and Dana Henry to a special general election after Jason Hughes’s resignation. Republicans hold large majorities in both chambers (Senate 28-10, House 72-31 with two vacancies). Polls close at 9 PM ET, with results shaping early outcomes and potential further runoffs; additional related elections are listed on the calendar for 2026 and beyond.

via 270toWin.com|
#elections#louisiana#runoff
Georgia runoff pits Trump-backed Fuller against Democrat Harris to replace Greene
politics1 month ago

Georgia runoff pits Trump-backed Fuller against Democrat Harris to replace Greene

In Georgia’s 14th District, Democrat Shawn Harris will face Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller in an April 7 runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller surged after Trump’s February endorsement but couldn’t win outright, while Harris led on election night. The winner will serve the remainder of Greene’s term ending in January, with the race highlighting the influence of Trump’s endorsement in a heavily Republican district.

via CNN|
#clay-fuller#georgia-14#marjorie-taylor-greene
Trump-Backed Fuller, Harris Headed to Georgia Runoff to Replace Greene
politics1 month ago

Trump-Backed Fuller, Harris Headed to Georgia Runoff to Replace Greene

In Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advanced to an April 7 runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene after neither won a majority in a crowded field. Fuller benefited from President Trump's endorsement and conservative-group support, while Harris—who previously challenged Greene—has cross-party backing, including from Pete Buttigieg. The district leans heavily Republican, making Fuller the favorite in the runoff.

via NBC News|
#clay-fuller#georgia#politics
politics1 month ago

Trump-backed Fuller heads to runoff to fill MTG’s Georgia seat

Trump-endorsed Clayton Fuller surged to a runoff against Democrat Shawn Harris in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term. Fuller, a prosecutor and Air National Guard member, benefited from Trump's endorsement after a crowded GOP field, while Harris—a retired brigadier general who previously challenged Greene—led early vote totals but faces a tough path in a strongly conservative district. The April 7 runoff prolongs the vacancy in Washington and comes as candidates including Colton Moore prepare for a May primary for a full-term seat.

via Politico|
#clayton-fuller#georgia-14th-district#marjorie-taylor-greene
Georgia's 14th District braces for a crowded, high-stakes MTG replacement race
politics1 month ago

Georgia's 14th District braces for a crowded, high-stakes MTG replacement race

Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will choose a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene from a crowded field; if no candidate wins a majority on Tuesday, the top two finishers advance to an April 7 runoff. The race features Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris, who has led fundraising, along with other GOP and Democratic contenders. Polls close at 7 p.m. ET, and the AP will only declare a winner when a clear path to victory exists, with recounts possible only for razor-thin margins. The outcome could affect the GOP’s slim House majority and sits among several concurrent state and local special elections.

via PBS|
#elections#georgia#georgia-14th-district
GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Drop Reelection Amid Affair Scandal
politics1 month ago

GOP Leaders Push Gonzales to Drop Reelection Amid Affair Scandal

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership urged Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his reelection bid ahead of a May 26 runoff against Brandon Herrera after Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide; the leaders asked the House Ethics Committee to act quickly and Gonzales said he would cooperate, while his opponent Herrera thanked the leadership for the move.

via The Texas Tribune|
#house-ethics-committee#mike-johnson#politics
politics1 month ago

Trump May Endorse Cornyn as Texas GOP Primary Tightens Between Cornyn and Paxton

Sen. John Cornyn defied expectations by staying neck-and-neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas’ GOP primary, setting up a potential May runoff. National Republicans say Trump has privately signaled he’ll get involved and could endorse Cornyn if Paxton—a MAGA-favorite—appears unelectable in a general election, which could unlock substantial funding. The race highlights the clash between establishment Republicans and the MAGA wing as the party weighs Senate prospects and a Democratic challenger, James Talarico, looms in the background.

via Politico|
#cornyn#paxton#politics
Talarico Wins Texas Dem Primary; Cornyn, Paxton Head to May Runoff
politics1 month ago

Talarico Wins Texas Dem Primary; Cornyn, Paxton Head to May Runoff

Democrat James Talarico won Texas’s Democratic primary, defeating Jasmine Crockett; the GOP contest will be decided in a May 26 runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, with Trump endorsement still undecided. Crockett plans to sue over voting issues in Dallas, and Republican Wesley Hunt finished third, signaling a three-way race that will keep the nomination battles intense as midterms approach.

via Al Jazeera|
#cornyn#paxton#politics
Talarico clinches Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, CNN projects
politics1 month ago

Talarico clinches Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, CNN projects

CNN projects Texas state Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating Jasmine Crockett and setting up a November showdown against either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton, who will vie in a May 26 runoff. The race highlighted contrasting strategies—Talarico’s faith-focused messaging and Crockett’s aggressive, base-oriented approach—and featured a large fundraising edge for Talarico (well over $20 million versus Crockett’s roughly $3.7 million, plus transfers). Democrats see potential for the seat despite Texas’ recent Republican tilt, while Crockett emphasized energizing base voters and Talarico urged appealing to independents beyond the base.

via CNN|
#democratic-primary#jasmine-crockett#politics