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Republican rebel Dan Crenshaw defeated in Texas primary election

Republican challenger Steve Toth has defeated U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw in a primary election in Texas. Crenshaw was the only House Republican in Texas not endorsed by President Donald Trump and faced significant opposition from the party's hard right. Toth, a state representative, received a crucial endorsement from Republican Senator…

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Twin of US Congressman Agrees To Run After Brother Said He Wants To Retire - Trump Gives His Blessing

Trever Nehls wins the Republican nomination for Texas's 22nd Congressional District, aiming to succeed his twin brother, Troy Nehls.

International Business Times UK

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

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Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into runoff by Brandon Herrera amid affair scandal

The Republican primary was upended in the final days by reports that Gonzales had an affair with a former aide who died last year after setting herself on fire. He'll face Herrera in a runoff for the second straight election.

The Texas Tribune

Allred leads Johnson in race for new North Texas congressional seat

The two competed for North Texas’ 33rd Congressional District after Republicans redrew political maps last year.

The Texas Tribune

In Battle for Shriveled Soul of GOP, Congressman and YouTuber Will Face Off Again (Again)

A repeat Republican runoff sure to degrade all who participate in it, or even think of it, might create a long-shot opening for Texas Dems.

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James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic primary as rising star looks to turn Senate seat blue

‘Tonight, the people of our state gave this country a little bit of hope,’ the rising star Democrat said

The Independent UK

In Texas, Crenshaw's defeat headlines some tough blows for House incumbents

Massive upheaval in state that saw six Texas Republicans calling it quits or running for other offices with several potential runoffs.

Roll Call

‘Gold plated monstrosity’: Trump’s $400m ballroom plans inundated with negative comments as public weighs in

Even a Republican congressman wrote in to the National Capital Planning Commission about his concerns

The Independent UK

Incumbent Republican Cornyn locked in runoff with ultra MAGA Texas AG Paxton over Senate seat

The race between Cornyn and the scandal-ridden Ken Paxton risks the Senate seat in blood-red Texas falling into the Democrats’ hands

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Steve Toth wins Republican primary, unseating U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Steve Toth, one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, framed his challenge of Dan Crenshaw as a referendum on the ideological future of the Republican Party.

The Texas Tribune

For Texas’ highest courts, two Democratic races decided, one GOP race goes to runoff

Maggie Ellis and Kristen Hawkins win Texas Supreme Court Dem primaries. John Messinger wins his GOP race for Court of Criminal Appeals, while Alison Fox and Thomas Smith head to a runoff.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily win their Republican primaries

On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa captured the nomination to take on Abbott while Rep. Vikki Goodwin is in the lead for the lieutenant governor nomination.

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Roll Call

In North Carolina, it's Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate

The blue-on-blue House 4th District battle reflects stark divisions within the Democratic Party, shaped by factors including age and ideology.

The Guardian - US

Texas Senate seat fight heads to runoff after neither candidate secures required votes

Neither of the Republicans Ken Paxton and John Cornyn captured 50% of the vote, forcing another election in May

Roll Call

Texas GOP Senate primary heads for a May runoff as Democrats back Talarico

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face off again in May, while Texas Democrats nominate state Rep. James Talarico.

The Guardian - US

Can’t win? Drop out: California Democrats plead with governor hopefuls as party fears Republican surge

Party worries crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom – and quirk of primary system – could open door for Republicans in November

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Supreme Court orders Dallas County to separate votes; Williamson County extends hours

Dallas and Williamson counties closed centralized voting centers, which had become a common practice, at the request of local Republicans.

The Guardian - US

Texas Republican candidates for US Senate head to runoff as Democratic candidates await results – as it happened

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DHS is a ‘disaster’ under Kristi Noem. Even Republicans can’t convince her to care

ANALYSIS: Thom Tillis compared Kristi Noem’s tenure to the time she killed a 14-month-old dog and chalked it up to a leadership lesson, Alex Woodward writes as the Homeland Security Secretary returns to Congress

The Independent UK

‘President Hegseth’: MAGA senator got so worked up about Iran attacks that he gave defense secretary a big promotion

‘War is ugly. It smells bad,’ said Senator Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, who has never served in the military

International Business Times UK

MAGA Senator John Kennedy Publicly Tears Into Kristi Noem In Ruthless Senate Grilling — Sparks Republican Firestorm

In a heated Senate hearing, Senator John Kennedy questions Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on a controversial £175 million ad campaign.

International Business Times

Ted Cruz Urges Scott Bessent to Go Around Congress and Enact $200B Tax Cuts

Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Tim Scott formally urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to enact roughly $200 billion in tax cuts without the approval of Congress.

International Business Times

Democrat and Republican Senators Tear Into Kristi Noem's 'Disaster' Run as DHS Secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense criticism from Senators from both parties over her leadership, public statements, and the Trump administration's immigration strategies.

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