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Republicans win criminal successes in Harris County, paving the way for the district attorney.
In the 2024 presidential election, voters in Harris County chose Democrats to lead the party, but Republican victories and near-victorias in a number of races involving the criminal and public safety issues indicate that the state’s most populous region is not quite as “blue” as previously thought. Illegal election results indicate that 10 Republican candidates
Gilberto Hinojosa, the head of the Texas Democratic Party, announces his resignation following a sour vote.
After a flood in the GOP and a contentious messaging exchange, Gilberto Hinojosa’s ouster as TDP chair was ultimately what they had been looking for. ” On Tuesday, the Democrat Party suffered troubling loses in Texas and all over the nation. Voters reaffirmed their desire for our leaders to talk to them about issues that
Rio Grande Valley House District is held by Republican Janie Lopez.
Janie Lopez (R-San Benito ), a state representative, was initially thought to be vulnerable in Tuesday’s election, but her 10-point victory over Democrat Jonathan Gracia put a powerful stamp on Republicans ‘ monumental night on the ballot. Lopez won House District ( HD ) 37 by 5, 576 votes and 10 points, substantially outperforming the
OKUMA RELEASES X-SERIES LOW-PROFILE BAITCAST REEL FOR 2025
Okuma, a renowned leader in the fishing tackle industry, is proud to unveil the all-new X-Series Low-Profile baitcast reel. Crafted with a diecast aluminum frame, the all-new X-Series baitcast reel ensures maximum rigidity and performance on the water. Its C-40X carbon injected sideplates not only reduce weight but also enhance the reel’s overall strength, resulting
Rep. Caroline Harris-Davila Set to Maintain Williamson County Texas House Seat
Rep. Caroline Harris-Davila is projected to defeat Jennie Birkholz in the highly-contested race for House District (HD) 52, with 95 percent of the voting in. Harris-Davila led by 12.6 percent with 62,676 votes out of 111,413 total cast, according to Decision Desk HQ at the time of publication. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is
Republican Denise Villalobos Projected to Secure Upset Victory in South Texas House District
Republican Denise Villalobos is projected to handily defeat Democrat Solomon Ortiz Jr. after squaring off for the South Texas seat in House District (HD) 34 on Tuesday. With 90% of the vote reported, Villalobos leads by 10.8 percent with 28,509 votes out of 51,464 total cast, according to Decision Desk HQ at the time of
Three Republican Texas Supreme Court Justices Fend Off Democratic Challengers
All three incumbent justices of the Texas Supreme Court were re-elected to six-year terms Tuesday, defeating three challengers who received support from national Democrats seeking to flip the court. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who is now the head of the Democratic super PAC National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), brought national-level resources to bear
Democrat Rep. Eddie Morales Projected to Win Re-Election in Border Texas House District
House District (HD) 74 is projected to have a returning representative, as Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. (D-Eagle Pass) has defeated Robert Garza. With votes continuing to be counted, Morales picked up 51.7 percent of the votes and Garza garnered 48.3 percent with 93 percent reporting. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you
Democrat Henry Cuellar Secures South Texas Congressional District for 11th Term
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) defeated Jay Furman after a relatively quiet race for Texas’ 28th Congressional District, a seat Cuellar has held since 2005. Cuellar won by 51.9 percent or 112,532 votes out of 216,900 total cast. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please
Former Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin Wins South Texas House District
Texas House District (HD) 80 will see Don McLaughlin Jr. fill the seat after picking up 58 percent according to Decision Desk HQ and defeating Cecilia Castellano. Castellano picked up 42.1 percent, at the time of reporting. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please
Republican Nominees Sweep Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Races
Three Republican candidates backed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed seats on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) on election night, defeating their Democratic challengers. Republican candidates David Schenck, Lee Finley, and Gina Parker held comfortable 20-point margins of victory late Tuesday, leading by over 1.5 million votes each at the time of
Bloodbath 2024: Texas Republicans Notch Massive Night in Trump Wave
The 2024 election cycle in Texas began with a bloodbath and ended with a bloodbath — first for incumbent Republicans in the Texas House, and last for Democrats across the state. Hopes of “turning Texas blue,” much less the idea that the state was anywhere near competitive, died with Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) near-double-digit victory
