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Nearly 100 days into Joe Biden’s presidency, predecessor Donald Trump — twice impeached and accused of fomenting a deadly US Capitol rebellion — remains a curiously powerful Republican figure, potentially into the 2024 election. Ensconced in his private Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump has been releasing a stream of statements, opining on policy such as immigration or weighing in on his party, as in his Monday attack on Republicans who fail to support his false claims of 2020’s “rigg...

Tuesday marks last day of early voting in Texas for May 1 election By D. Okoro Texas SHARE TEXAS —  Early voting wraps up Tuesday for Texas’s May 1 election. Voters are deciding on various issues across the state. In Austin, voters will decide whether to repeal the ordinance allowing tents and camping. The citys decision to decriminalize camping drew strong criticism from residents, including G...

U.S. Military ID with a photo U.S. Passport. For voters ages 18-69, photo IDs CAN be expired for up to four years. For those over the age of 70, a photo ID can be expired for any length of time. If you do not have a photo ID, you may qualify for a Reasonable Impediment Declaration by showing a copy or an original of one of the following: Certified domestic birth certificate or court admissible birth document Current utility bill

An election to replace late Republican Congressman Ron Wright in Texas’ 6th District is likely headed for a runoff. Twenty-three candidates are vying for Wright’s seat, including Wright’s wife, Susan Wright. Jim Riddlesperger, political science professor at Texas Christian University, says it’s "anyone’s guess" who will end up in a runoff. Texas election law requires a runoff if a candidate doesn’t receive at least 50% of the votes. And a runoff will feature the top two vote-getters...

Trump backs Susan Wright to replace late husband in Texas’ 6th congressional district By Craig Huber Texas SHARE TEXAS — There are 23 candidates on the ballot for the Texas special election to replace late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright in the 6 th congressional district. On Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Wright’s widow, Republican Susan Wright. “Susan Wright will be a terrific Congr...

(WASHINGTON) — When House Republicans gather in Florida this week for their annual policy retreat, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., will be a thousand miles away in Texas, campaigning for Michael Wood in the upcoming special election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District. Wood, a Marine Reserve major, is one of 23 candidates running in the May [...]

Matthew McConaughey can’t beat Greg Abbott if Texas voters aren’t angry Most Texas voters are comfortable, which helps incumbents stay in office on all levels of government. Texas Governor Greg Abbott and actor and author Matthew McConaughey. (DMN Staff pictures) A Dallas Morning News/University of Texas at Tyler poll that shows actor Matthew McConaughey beating Greg Abbott for governor has Texans wondering if such a result is possible. It’s doubtful. Texas residents are too comfortable ...

Texas will gain two seats in Congress as residents of color drive population gains Texas Tribune Updated:  Tags:  , our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday. Thanks to its fast-growing population — largely due to an increase in residents of color, particularly Hispanics — the state...

ALEXA URA, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Texas will gain two seats in Congress.Sarah Silbiger /Bloomberg Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday. Thanks to its fast-growing population — largely due to an increase in residents of color, particularly Hispanics — the state’s share of votes in the U.S. House of Representatives will increase to ...

Rep. Adam Kinzingers anti-Trump group faces 1st test in May 1 House election Rep. Adam Kinzinger on whether the GOP will embrace Trump-ism Replay Video UP NEXT When House Republicans gather in Florida this week for their annual policy retreat, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., will be a thousand miles away in Texas, campaigning for Michael Wood in the upcoming special election in Texas 6th Congressional District. Wood, a Marine Reserve major, is one of 23 candidates running in the May 1 election...