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Beto O’Rourke’s campaign reflects on failed governor race

In a press call Monday, O’Rourke’s team reflected on its failures during the election, but said Gov. Greg Abbott had the advantage with his ability to attract media attention and rely on” established narratives” that historically favor Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Abbott wants investigation into Election Day problems in Harris County

FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday asked the attorney general’s office and Texas Rangers to investigate Election Day problems in Harris County.

Tribune News Service

Texas lawmakers target property taxes, election fraud and transgender people in new legislation ahead of 2023 session

Thousands of bills are expected to be filed for the legislative session that begins in January. Lawmakers are expected to have a budget surplus when they return to Austin.

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Texas Republicans prefer Ron DeSantis to Donald Trump for 2024, new GOP poll finds

The new poll shows a shift in support for the former president, who was the clear favorite among Texas Republicans in an October poll.

The Texas Tribune

'Too hyperbolic'? School board parental rights push falters

Republican groups that sought to get hundreds of “parents’ rights” activists elected to local school boards largely fell short in Tuesday’s elections

The Independent UK

State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health

As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.

The Texas Tribune

What role Texas and its politicians could play in 2024 presidential election season

DALLAS — Just when you thought you were free of ubiquitous political campaigns — and their television commercials, text messages, direct mail and constant news coverage — the 2024 presidential election season is underway.

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Self-proclaimed ‘socialist’ to ‘red pill’ anti-lockdown crusader: What are Elon Musk’s politics?

The Tesla and SpaceX tycoon has donated to both parties and attacked everyone from Joe Biden through Donald Trump to trade unions and ‘pronouns’, but underneath it all there is a consistent ideology, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

Cynthia M. Allen: Why can’t more states vote like Texas? How Republicans can learn from what worked here

FORT WORTH, Texas — If you were a foreigner who knew nothing about American politics and you looked at the electoral map after Tuesday’s midterm elections, you might not think it was a disaster for Republicans.

Tribune News Service

Texas Democrats admit to faltering on messaging and voter turnout, contributing to resounding midterm losses

Beto O’Rourke lost by double-digits on Tuesday night and so did every other statewide Democrat. That has left Democrats in a familiar position: wounded after a disappointing election night while contemplating their strategy and their future.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans rebounded in some suburban counties that had been drifting blue

After seeing Democrats gain momentum in suburbs of Houston and Dallas, Republicans succeeded in reclaiming ground this election. But the GOP is still a long way from returning to pre-Trump support, even in ruby red counties.

The Texas Tribune

Commentary: The ‘red wave’ fizzled, but Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis showed the GOP how to win

FORT WORTH, Texas — Though the House and Senate are still hanging in the balance, it’s clear Republicans did not sweep the nation with the “red wave” of conservative wins like they hoped. If anything, it was more of a red trickle.

Tribune News Service

Photos: Election Day 2022 in Texas

Texas Tribune photographers spread out all over the state to document a momentous midterm election.

The Texas Tribune

No red wave, but Republicans continue inroads into long-Democratic South Texas

The GOP flipped only one of the three congressional seats it wanted this cycle. But the party made inroads down the ballot.

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“The fight goes on”: Families of Uvalde shooting victims hoped for change that didn’t come

The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O’Rourke, hoping he would help change Texas gun laws. They left disappointed but determined to fight on.

Texas Observer

Beto’s Lost Year

“I don't know what my role or yours will be going forward,” said the Texas Dems’ political star, after $70 million bought a bracing defeat.

Texas Observer

Voters Reinforce Republican Stronghold on State Board of Education

“Critical Race Theory” boosts multiple new conservative voices onto the board, including a participant in January 6 pro-Trump rally.

Texas Observer

The Age of Abbott Continues Unfettered

Texas’ Republican governor easily swatted away his strongest Democratic challenger yet. Now, he’s liable to do whatever the hell he pleases.

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Reason

Pot Prohibition Continues Collapsing, and Psychedelic Bans Could Be Next

Two more states legalized recreational marijuana on Tuesday, while decriminalization of five natural psychedelics looks like a winner in Colorado.

The Independent UK

Beto O’Rourke to supporters in impassioned concession speech: ‘I’m in this fight for life’

The Texas Democrat lost the gubernatorial race to Republican Greg Abbott, who clinched a third four-year term in the governor’s office

The Texas Tribune

Republican dominance continues for the two highest courts in Texas

Three seats were up for election in the Texas Supreme Court, which handles civil cases, and three in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Democrats haven’t been elected to either court since the late 1990s.

Tribune News Service

With clear mandate in Texas, Abbott, GOP will continue rightward push

DALLAS — Emboldened by another sweep of statewide offices and firm control of the Legislature, Texas Republicans are poised to implement right-of-center policies designed to keep the Lone Star State a bastion of Trump-era conservatism.

The Texas Tribune

Republican victories show Texas is still far from turning blue

Republicans continued their 28-year dominance of statewide races but fell short of their hopes for a South Texas congressional sweep.

Reason

Anti-Lockdown Governors Ran on Their COVID Records and Cruised to Victory

Republican Governors Ron DeSantis and Brian Kemp made a name for themselves opposing COVID mandates.

Texas Observer

Months after Massacre, Uvalde County Turns Out for Greg Abbott

Uvaldeans voted resoundingly for the incumbent—who opposes even common sense gun control—over Democrat Beto O’Rourke by a 22-point margin

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