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Live Blog for Election Day

We will be live blogging from the DCRP Headquarters and, later in the evening, DCRP Watch Party.

Nov 09 01:25 PM

Republicans Fall Short in Five Local Texas Legislature Races


We came up short In five Texas Legislature races. Yes, these hurt, but we applaud our fine candidates for standing up to run.

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Nov 09 01:10 PM

Tan Parker Wins As State Senator, District 12


Tan Parker wins re-election as State Senator, District 12.

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Nov 09 01:04 PM

Bob Hall Wins As Texas State Senator, District 2


Bob Hall wins re-election as Texas State Senator, District 2.

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Nov 09 01:00 PM

Republicans Fall Short In Three US House Races


We came up short in three US House of Representatives races. Yes, these hurt, but we applaud our fine candidates for standing up to run.

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Nov 09 12:40 PM

Wayne Christian Wins Railroad Commissioner Race


Wayne Christian wins Railroad Commissioner race with over a million vote margin.

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Nov 09 12:25 PM

Lance Gooden Wins U. S. Representative District 5


Lance Gooden wins re-election to U. S. Representative District 5 and returns to his seat in Congress.

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Nov 09 12:20 PM

Beth Van Duyne Wins U. S. Representative District 24


Beth Van Duyne wins re-election to U.S. House 24th Congressional District.

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Nov 09 12:18 PM

Republicans Fall Short In Important Dallas County Races


We came up short In some important Dallas County races. Yes, these hurt, but we applaud our fine candidates for standing up to run.

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Nov 09 12:00 PM

Jake Ellzey Wins U. S. Representative District 6


Jake Ellzey wins re-election to U. S. Representative District 6 to return to Congress.

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Nov 09 11:47 AM

Angie Chen Button Wins Her Texas House District 112 Seat


Angie Chen Button wins her Texas House District 112 seat. She has represented District 112 since 2009 in the Texas House of Representatives since first elected to office.

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Nov 09 11:30 AM

We Don't Yet Have All the Local Results But Should Later Today


We don't yet have all the local results but should later this morning. DCED is still showing their report from 5 am.  There are a few races that have been called and I will post those shortly.

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Nov 08 11:59 PM

Republicans Sweep All Major Statewide Offices


For the 28th straight year, Republicans sweep all major statewide elected offices, all by significant margins. There wasn't a close race in the bunch. Yet, I'm sure the Democrats will, in the next election cycle, trot out their worn-out trope that Texas is a purple state.

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Nov 08 11:58 PM

Sid Miller Wins As Agriculture Commissioner


Sid Miller wins as Agriculture Commissioner with over a million vote lead.

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Nov 08 11:53 PM

Dawn Buckingham Wins Commissioner Of The General Land Office


Dawn Buckingham wins Commissioner Of The General Land Office with over a million vote lead.

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Nov 08 11:28 PM

Glenn Hegar Defeats His Democrat Opponent


Glenn Hegar defeats his Democrat opponent to keep his state comptroller job for a third term. With an estimated 85.5% of votes that have been counted, Hegar enjoys a 17-point margin.

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Nov 08 11:21 PM

Dan Patrick Wins An Easy Victory


Dan Patrick wins an easy victory over his Democratic opponent. With only 56.7% of the expected vote reported, Paxton holds almost a 14-point lead.

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Nov 08 11:09 PM

Dan Patrick Wins Third Term as Lieutenant Governor


Dan Patrick scored an easy victory over his Democratic opponent. With 88.8% of the estimated vote counted, Dan Patrick leads by 12 points.

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Nov 08 11:05 PM

Took a Short Break But I'm Back


Pardon me, I took a short break to eat but I'm back. I worked through breakfast and lunch and there wasn't much left in the tank. Refilled now so I will catch up on the calls that were made while I was on break.

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Nov 08 09:39 PM

Tim Scott Wins In South Carolina


Tim Scott wins his Senate seat in South Carolina

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Nov 08 08:48 PM

Herschel Walker Takes the Lead In Georgia


In a close back-and-forth lead change, Herschel Walker has taken the lead In the Georgia US Sensate race.

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Nov 08 08:40 PM

Kevin M. Ellis Re-Elected to State Board of Education


Kevin M. Ellis was re-elected to the Texas State Board of Education.

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Nov 08 08:17 PM

Gregg Abbott Re-Elected In Texas


As expected Gov. Greg Abbott defeated "Beto" O'Rourke.

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Nov 08 08:15 PM

Catching Up From My Relocation: Rand Paul Wins


This race was called while I was relocating to our Watch Party. Rand Paul was re-elected in Kentucky.

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Nov 08 07:49 PM

Saah Huckabee Sanders Elected Arkansas Governor


Sanders is replacing term-limited Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson

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