Sharp: I Am Running for Senate

Democratic former comptroller wants Hutchison's seat

"...wish. Today, Sharp announced he is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held (but likely to be vacated)..."

Dec. 8, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Senate Passes Minimum-Wage Raise

U.S. Senate approves $2.10 minimum-wage raise, first increase in more than nine years.

"...Yee haw! The U.S. Senate approved a $2.10 minimum-wage raise Thursday, Feb. 1,..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Post by Cheryl Smith

Gramm's Best Friend

Gramm's Got What Morales Needs: Money, Answers

"...in the world's most exclusive millionaire's club -- the U.S. Senate -- has never been easy. But it's particularly..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Watts Withdraws From Senate Race

San Antonio trial lawyer says stress on family too great

"...Mikal Watts has withdrawn his exploratory candidacy for the U.S. Senate race, meaning that Houston state Rep. Rick Noriega..."

Oct. 23, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...talk about democracy. Yesterday's stop was Center, almost in Louisiana near the tip of Toledo Bend Reservoir, home to..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto O'Rourke's Punk Rock Politics

Can the congressman from El Paso really take a Senate seat from Ted Cruz?

"...Sunday got just that through a campaign stop by U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso. On the trail to..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Court Blocks Senate Bill 4

Anti-immigrant law won't go into effect this Friday, Sept. 1

"...In a heavily anticipated ruling, U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia has blocked major portions of Senate..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Criminal Justice Reform Heads to Senate Floor

Commission would conduct full review of nation's criminal justice system

"...Roughly 10 months after it was introduced in the U.S. Senate, the Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 on..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

McMurrey Endorses Noriega for Senate

Despite key policy differences, defeated candidate will support victor against Cornyn

"...who placed third in the Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate, has endorsed winner Rick Noriega in the general..."

March 10, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Gun Sense on Senate Deal

Weak bill likely to be weakened in process

"...skeptical of the compromise gun legislation pending in the U.S. Senate. Board Member John Woods issued a statement saying..."

April 11, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Workers Defense and Jolt Founder Announces Candidacy for Senate

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez joins Dem primary field

"...Ramirez declared her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. The March primary winner will challenge three-term GOP..."

Aug. 12, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...sights on something bigger: Ted Cruz’s seat in the U.S. Senate...."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Ike's Lessons

Galveston's land-use decisions exposed by storm's wrath

"...Thomas Wynn, director of market development for the Houston-based U.S. Rice Producers Assoc­i­ation. Collectively, one industry expert said, the..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature by Tom Curtis

Noriega's No Pacifist

Democratic Senate candidate supports Obama's position on a Pakistan raid

"...state Rep. Rick Noriega, the Democratic challenger to Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn...."

Oct. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Chronicle's 2018 Primary Election Coverage

Tracking the returns for the county, courthouse, and state

"...tomorrow spent tabulating and compiling. Grab a copy of Thursday's issue for a full rundown...."

March 6, 2018 News Post by the News Staff

Larry Joe Doherty's Mitt Romney Connection

Democratic congressional candidate's finance chair held a fundraiser for Republican presidential candidate.

"...The first real evidence of mudslinging thus far in the Democratic primary for Congressional District..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...the latest development is an even bigger bombshell: The U.S. Department of Justice has quietly launched an investigation of..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...Political candidates rely heavily on their campaign operators, and..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Staking Out the Senate

A few Dem wins could temper the Republican majority's agenda

"...With no state Senate race on the Travis Co. ballot, it's hard for..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cruz's Shutdown Backfires

Support plummets as shutdown continues

"...seemed clear. But not according to Cruz. As the Senate and House leaders thrash out a deal that will..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Promising Start for Dem Senate Candidates

Campaign finance reports show Houston Mayor Bill White out front

"...With Texas facing its most competitive U.S. Senate race in a decade, federal campaign finance reports..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What’s on the July 14 Ballot

"...U.S. Senate: MJ Hegar, Royce West..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature

McMurrey/Noriega Senate Debate Is On

Top two Democratic contenders will face off on UT-Austin campus.

"...debate his strongest challenger in his race for the U.S. Senate, a sparring match has now been set –..."

Feb. 11, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...The Texas Senate gave its final nod to omnibus Senate Bill 8..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Some Guy Named Schieffer Drops Out of Guv's Race

Withdrawal announcement opens a whole new ball game for Dems

"...Democratic nominee for governor and asking Houston mayor and U.S. Senate hopeful Bill White to run instead. White's answer?..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paxton Emerges From Seclusion, Faces Senate Skeptics

Embattled Texas Attorney General appeared Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee

"...Paxton made an unavoidable public appearance Wednesday before the Senate Finance Committee that's marking up his agency's proposed budget..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...26 in the Democratic primary, the one for the U.S. Senate nomination – to challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen...."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Steve Stockman Enters Senate Race

Says Cornyn is too soft on Obamacare

"...Despite the particularly Texan compulsion to spin a good yarn, the truth is that..."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Sweeping Religious Freedom Bill Heads to Senate

The Senate State Affairs Committee approves a license to discriminate

"...with a toilet flush, but with a whimper, the Senate State Affairs Committee sent a sweeping religious refusal bill..."

March 26, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Responds to Obama's Immigration Order

Dems applaud, while GOP bemoans death of the Republic

"...This puts Obama in a long line of presidents..."

Nov. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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