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politics1 month ago

Black Democrats fault Crockett's Texas Senate bid, warning of party dynamics

Black Democratic strategists and lawmakers critique Jasmine Crockett's string of campaign missteps in the Texas Senate primary, arguing a weak ground game and overreliance on social media over traditional TV advertising cost her the race, despite endorsements and name recognition. The loss raises concerns inside the party about electoral appeal for Black women and how identity politics intersect with strategy in statewide contests.

via Politico|
#black-women#campaign-strategy#democrats
Feud with megadonor helps topple Rep. Crenshaw in Texas primary
politics1 month ago

Feud with megadonor helps topple Rep. Crenshaw in Texas primary

A Texas billionaire donor, Robert Marling, funded about two-thirds of a pro-Toth super PAC’s anti-Crenshaw campaign with roughly $675,000, helping Steve Toth defeat Rep. Dan Crenshaw 55% to 40% in the Republican primary. The feud between Crenshaw and Marling—centered on district dynamics and ideological differences—was amplified by mailers and TV ads paid for by Marling, with Trump not endorsing Crenshaw and Cruz involved on the opposing side. The loss illustrates how a single affluent donor can seize a GOP primary in a single district.

via Axios|
#crenshaw#politics#robert-marling
Abbott, Patrick cruise to GOP primaries, shaping Texas reelection race
state-government1 month ago

Abbott, Patrick cruise to GOP primaries, shaping Texas reelection race

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily won their Republican primaries, keeping their bids for reelection alive; Democrat Gina Hinojosa captured the nomination to challenge Abbott, while Austin's Vikki Goodwin led the Democratic field for lieutenant governor. Abbott framed the race around conservative governance and tax restraint, with Patrick touting his leadership in the Texas Senate and alignment with Trump. Democrats hope the high-profile U.S. Senate contest could bolster turnout down the ticket.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#abbott#dan-patrick
Talarico Holds Slim Lead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary
politics1 month ago

Talarico Holds Slim Lead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary

State Rep. James Talarico held a narrow lead over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for Texas’s U.S. Senate as early returns rolled in, a high-stakes race watched as a potential barometer for the state party. Turnout was strong, with notable early voting, while Dallas County faced polling confusion after a rule-change dispute and court orders on counting certain ballots. Outside spending heavily supported both camps, underscoring national interest in whether Texas could flip the seat.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#james-talarico#jasmine-felicia-crockett
Toth declares victory in GOP bid to unseat Crenshaw in Texas CD2
politics1 month ago

Toth declares victory in GOP bid to unseat Crenshaw in Texas CD2

State Rep. Steve Toth declared victory in the Republican primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas’s 2nd Congressional District, opening a wide early lead as Crenshaw’s fundraising edge did not prevent a surge for Toth and signaling a contest over the GOP’s ideological direction with endorsements from Cruz and Turning Point Action.

via The Texas Tribune|
#dan-crenshaw#politics#republican-primary
Gonzales faces backlash after requests for explicit photo from aide who died by suicide
politics1 month ago

Gonzales faces backlash after requests for explicit photo from aide who died by suicide

Texas Tribune reporting shows U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales pressed his district director for an explicit photo, which she refused; her husband later alleged an affair and provided texts to the Tribune. A police report indicates Santos-Aviles told officers she set herself on fire after learning her husband was involved with her best friend. Gonzales denies the affair and has faced calls to resign as he competes in a primary, with opponents accusing him of exploiting the tragedy for political points.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#congress#politics
Gonzales claims dead staffer’s husband tried to blackmail him over alleged affair
politics1 month ago

Gonzales claims dead staffer’s husband tried to blackmail him over alleged affair

Rep. Tony Gonzales says he is being blackmailed by the husband of a former aide who died by suicide, citing an email that sought up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement about an alleged affair; the story ties to ongoing coverage of Regina Santos-Aviles and Gonzales’s GOP primary, while he denies the affair and calls for the police report on her death to be released.

via The Texas Tribune|
#affair#blackmail#congress
Colbert-CBS Interview Block Sparks Debate Over FCC Equal-Time Rule
politics1 month ago

Colbert-CBS Interview Block Sparks Debate Over FCC Equal-Time Rule

Colbert says CBS blocked airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico to avoid triggering the FCC’s equal-time rule; CBS cites legal guidance, while the interview remains on The Late Show’s YouTube channel, which isn’t bound by the rule. The equal-time rule dates to 1927 and has bona fide news exemptions, but a Trump-era reinterpretation by Brendan Carr tightened requirements for online records. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, call the move censorship and say it pressures broadcasters; the FCC did not respond to requests for comment.

via Axios|
#cbs#colbert#equal-time-rule
Texas GOP candidate’s family buys Epstein’s New Mexico ranch at auction
politics1 month ago

Texas GOP candidate’s family buys Epstein’s New Mexico ranch at auction

The Huffines family, led by Texas comptroller hopeful and self-described Trump Republican Donald Huffines, bought Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch (the Zorro/San Rafael Ranch) at a public auction, with proceeds reportedly benefiting Epstein’s victims. The LLC San Rafael Ranch LLC, associated with the Huffines, was listed as owner and Mary Catherine Huffines linked to the property. The purchase comes as Huffines leads the Texas GOP comptroller primary, and the piece notes Epstein-Trump ties and surrounding scrutiny, including past high-profile visitors to the ranch.

via The Guardian|
#epstein#huffines#new-mexico
Race to fill Houston’s vacant District 18 seat narrows to two
politics2 months ago

Race to fill Houston’s vacant District 18 seat narrows to two

Texas’ 18th Congressional District runoff will decide who finishes the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s term, with Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards advancing in a race that required a runoff after neither won 50% in November. The results were provided by HarrisVotes, and voters will also cast ballots on March 3 in the primary for the next term, all amid ongoing map-related litigation that could affect the district’s long-term representation.

via KHOU|
#district-18#elections#houston
James Talarico Raises Nearly $7 Million for U.S. Senate Bid
politics3 months ago

James Talarico Raises Nearly $7 Million for U.S. Senate Bid

Texas State Rep. James Talarico has raised nearly $7 million in the latest quarter, bringing his total to $13 million for his U.S. Senate bid, demonstrating strong fundraising momentum despite a competitive primary and a poll showing his opponent leading. Most donations are small and from individuals, with no corporate PAC contributions, and his campaign aims to win both the primary and general elections.

via The Texas Tribune|
#campaign-finance#fundraising#james-talarico