The Associated Press projects that Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will survive a Republican primary runoff election challenge by David Covey, who was backed by former President Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The Associated Press projects that Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales will win his Republican primary runoff election in Texas with far-right challengers Brandon Herrera.
Former President Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and AG Ken Paxton are key players in Republican primary runoff elections, while Rep. Tony Gonzales fights for political survival.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) handling of the migrant crisis at his state’s southern border is catapulting him into the spotlight outside of Texas as the crisis plays out on the national stage. Republicans in Washington have failed to pass legislation addressing the migrant crisis despite making it a top political issue. Abbott, on the…