Year in Review: Loon Star State in 2018
The year in political cartoons from the strangest state in the union.
2018
Selling Out or a Smart Strategy? A Fight Brews Over Democratic Values in Congressional District 21
In a gerrymandered district that leans Republican, Democratic candidates are clashing over the best strategy to win without compromising progressive values.
Can a Convicted Felon Run for Office in Texas? Lewis Conway Jr. Intends to Find Out.
“Children whose fathers are locked up, they need to see somebody like me on City Council,” said Conway.
Four Things to Watch as Election 2018 Gets Underway in Texas
Above all, this is a time for nutty, weird politics.
Imperfect Ten: Taking Stock of the Crowded Democratic Slate for Texas Governor
What is a Texas Democrat, and why do they matter? That’s no easy task, because most Texas Democrats couldn’t tell you.
A ‘Blue Wave’ with No One to Ride It: Will a Big-Name Democrat Run in Texas?
With candidate filing now open for 2018, Texas Democrats are showing signs of life in the battle for Congress but still seem gunshy about competing statewide.
Greg Abbott Declares War on Moderate Republicans
The Texas governor endorsed a primary opponent of Representative Sarah Davis, who is probably the GOP’s best chance to retain the district in upscale west Houston.
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