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An illustration of Mike Collier, standing behind Dan Patrick, both seen in partial profile wearing suits.

Mike Collier Wants Texans to Give Up Red Meat

In his rematch against the state’s far-right lieutenant governor, this Democratic underdog hopes pragmatism can break through to the electorate.

by Justin Miller

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The Existential Horror of David Dewhurst’s New Ad Blitz

by Christopher Hooks

David Dewhurst’s and Dan Patrick’s Surreal Brawl in Three Attack Ads

by Christopher Hooks

David Dewhurst Going Out with a Whimper, Not a Bang

by Christopher Hooks

Wendy Davis speaking Mar 10, 2014

Wendy Davis’ Reproductive Rights Conundrum

by Cindy Casares

Dan Patrick speaks at his primary election night party in Houston, with his wife, Jan Patrick, behind him. March 4, 2014. Mar 05, 2014

The Ascendancy of Dan Patrick

Dan Patrick's blowout victory last night was a surprise to just about everyone but himself and his supporters, who saw in it proof of God's great majesty.

by Christopher Hooks

Senate Education Committee chair Dan Patrick (R-Houston) Feb 12, 2014

Why Julian Castro and Dan Patrick Should Debate

by Christopher Hooks

Wearing a white suit jacket over a dark sweater, Angela Paxton sits in a chair in the Texas senate with a pensive expression.

Inside this month's print issue

The Rise of Ma and Pa Paxton?

If history repeats itself, the attorney general's wife could prosper even if he goes down in an impeachment trial.

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Four candidates for lt. gov. Sep 04, 2013

God’s Man in the Texas Senate

by Forrest Wilder

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