Rep. Tony Gonzales narrowly won the GOP primary runoff in Texas's 23rd District against pro-gun YouTuber Brandon Herrera, securing 50.7% of the vote. Gonzales, who has supported bipartisan measures, faces Democrat Santos Limon in the general election. The close race highlights divisions within House Republicans. In another Texas race, Jay Furman won the GOP primary runoff in the 28th District and will challenge indicted Democrat Henry Cuellar in November.
Texans are voting in primary runoff elections to finalize candidates for the November elections, with significant races including the Texas House Speaker contest and battles over school vouchers. Key Republican and Democratic races could shape the future political landscape, with high stakes for both parties.
Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson emerged as the Democratic and Republican nominees, respectively, in the primary runoff for Alabama's redrawn 2nd Congressional District. Figures, a former Obama administration staffer, defeated Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, while Dobson, a first-time candidate, bested former state senator Dick Brewbaker. The new map presents a chance for Democrats to flip a Republican seat, with Figures aiming to become the second Black lawmaker and second Democrat in Alabama's seven-member congressional delegation.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's decision to support the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton has led to a primary runoff against Paxton-backed challenger David Covey, putting Phelan's political career and speakership at risk. The outcome reflects the growing influence of the far-right wing of the Republican Party, with Covey benefiting from support by prominent figures such as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former President Donald Trump. The runoff promises to be an expensive, high-profile contest that will reshape the political dynamics of the Texas House, with Phelan's strength as a candidate being tested against the concerted campaign to oust him.
Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is headed to a primary runoff against challenger David Covey, endorsed by state Attorney General Ken Paxton and former President Donald Trump. Phelan's leadership and support for impeachment proceedings against Paxton have led to a fierce political revenge campaign, with Paxton endorsing challengers in over 30 House races and successfully ousting several incumbents. The runoff represents a blow to Phelan, as Paxton's efforts aim to push the conservative chamber further to the right. Additionally, Paxton faces ongoing legal issues, including felony securities fraud charges and a federal probe, while also targeting other Republicans in the primaries.
Six Mississippi House seats will have runoff elections today as no candidate in the August 8 primaries received 50% of the vote. Two House incumbents and four other House seats will select party nominees. No runoffs were needed for state Senate seats or statewide posts, but there will be additional runoff elections for multiple county posts. Results will begin trickling in after polls close at 7 p.m.
