Category: Texas Democratic Convention

Texas Democrats Reelect Hinojosa as Leader But Are Left With No Platform

July 18, 2022
2022 Midterm ElectionsBeto O'RourkeGov. Greg AbbottLocal NewsPoliticsRegional-Local NewsTexasTexas Democratic ConventionTexas GOPUSUS News
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Texas Democrats spent much of their final 2022 convention day electing a chairman but failed to adopt a party platform, prompting criticism from both sides of the political aisle. The Democrats, who broadcasted the convention on their website, adjourned in the afternoon of June 16 when it became clear a quorum could not be reached…

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Democrat Beto O’Rourke Pushes Progressive Platform, Polls Show Gap Closing in Texas Governor’s Race

July 17, 2022
2022 Midterm ElectionsBeto O'RourkeLocal NewsPoliticsprogressivesRegional-Local NewsTexasTexas Democratic ConventionTexas gov. Greg AbbottUSUS News
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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rouke told fellow party members on Friday that his coffers are full and his poll numbers are up, giving his campaign a much-needed boost against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. O’Rouke, the keynote speaker at the Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas, said he raised $27.6 million from late February to June…

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