In an attempt to engage both campaigns, Texas 22nd congressional district Democratic candidate and former diplomat Sri Preston Kulkarni challenged his Republican opponent and Sheriff Troy Nehls to four debates and public forums — but there has been no response from...
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TDP General Counsel addresses court hearing on vote-by-mail lawsuit
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals held a hearing Monday on the Texas Democratic Party’s vote-by-mail lawsuit. In their lawsuit, the TDP references the 26th amendment, which was adopted in 1971 and prohibits states from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of...
Sima Ladjevardian raises big money after Crenshaw’s RNC speech
Democratic candidate for district 2 Sima Ladjevardian has raised more than $100,000 following her opponent’s speech at the RNC. GOP Congressman Dan Crenshaw spoke at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, speaking to the courage of the American people. As a...
Rapper and activist Bun B to host a virtual discussion with District 2 candidate Sima Ladjevardian
TX-02 Democratic nominee Sima Ladjevardian has announced she will host a virtual discussion with Houston rapper and activist Bun B on social justice this week. Topics will include the stakes of the November elections, the fight for racial equality and issues...
Dallas Democratic reps will be a part of the party’s national convention keynote
Texas is considered one of the biggest battleground states in the country. During their runs for office, numerous presidential candidates even visited the state multiple times to speak with Texans. The city of Houston was also one of the finalists to host the...
Chip Roy on radio show: My message to Texans is to take the election seriously
GOP Rep. Chip Roy took some time out of his busy schedule to appear on right-wing radio this week to bash Democratic figures and discuss his reelection bid. On The Joe Pags Show earlier this week, Roy expressed that he isn’t worried about the extensive...
Confusing instructions leave Texas educators with many questions
With the start of the fall semester underway, school staff members all across Texas and the country are attempting to adjust to an unusual school year during COVID-19. Schools are reopening—some are holding classes virtually while most are having to open for in-person...
Cornyn narrowly leads Hegar in new poll, as DSCC invests money in senate race
In a Morning Consult poll released Tuesday, Senator John Cornyn now narrowly leads Democratic opponent MJ Hegar by 6 points, a 3-point drop from a Quinnipiac poll in July. This is the smallest lead Cornyn has had in a public poll thus far. The Democratic Senatorial...
Multiple investigations now underway, three months after Vanessa Guillen’s death,
Pictured: Democratic leadership at a rally for Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen in Killeen, Texas. From left to right: State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, Democratic candidate for district 54 Likeithia Williams, State Rep. César Blanco and State Rep. Victoria Neave It has...
Texan journalists start The 19th, a new publication empowering women
Formerly at the Texas Tribune, veteran journalists (and native Texans) Emily Ramshaw and Amanda Zamora recently launched The 19th, a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom that aims to empower women, particularly those who are underserved by and underrepresented in...