Texas GOP Speaker Phelan and Allies Triumph in Primary Runoff
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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan won renomination in a runoff, defeating a hard-right challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. The race, one of the most expensive for a Texas House seat, saw millions in donations from influential donors on both sides. Despite leading in the first round, challenger David Covey was ultimately out-raised and outmaneuvered by Phelan.
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