Houston Public MediaMay 29, 2024

Phelan’s win marks a comeback for the incumbent. He came in a narrow second to Covey in the first round of the primary in March. His primary victory also came despite efforts by three Republican heavyweights on behalf of his opponent.

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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly wins Republican primary runoff in House District 21

Phelan edged out former Orange County GOP chair David Covey by fewer than 400 votes out of more than 25,000 cast. His next challenge will be holding onto the speaker's gavel.

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Houston Public MediaMay 24, 2024

Money from outside of House District 21, and even the state of Texas, dominates fundraising in Phelan-Covey race

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Money from outside House District 21, and Texas, dominates fundraising in Phelan-Covey race

The Republican primary contest between Speaker of the House Dade Phelan and former Orange County GOP chairman David Covey, now in the last days of a runoff, could finish as the most expensive state legislative contest in Texas history.

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