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.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2024/2024/05/29/488812/texas-house-speaker-dade-phelan-narrowly-wins-republican-primary-runoff-in-house-district-21/

#Election2024 #Elections #InDepth #News #Politics #Texas #TTN #Voting #DadePhelan #DavidCovey #Gop #OrangeCounty #RepublicanPrimary2024 #TexasHouseSpeakerDadePhelan #TexasRepublicans

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.

Houston Public Media
Early voting starts for May 28 primary runoff as Houston area continues to recover from storm

Forty-four polling locations across Harris County are open this week for early voting. Six other sites were slated to be used but were damaged by last week's storm.

Houston Public Media

Nikki Haley, the last major candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination, will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday, according to sources familiar with her plans.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/elections/2024/03/06/479892/nikki-haley-to-suspend-presidential-campaign/

#Elections #News #DonaldTrump #NikkiHaley #RepublicanPrimary2024 #SuperTuesday

Nikki Haley to suspend presidential campaign

The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador was the last major candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.

Houston Public Media
Republican Jeff Hurd announces his intention to replace Rep. Lauren Boebert in Congress

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will not only face opposition from the other side of the aisle in her second re-election bid next year but now another fellow Republican wants to take her on for the primar…

The Denver Post