Texas: The Lone Star State

Larry McMurtry writes cowboy sagas while transplants James Michener writes massive novels like Hawaii and Texas. Molly Ivins writes wise political commentaries, called George W. Bush ‘Shrub,’ and said, “Good thing we've still got politics in Texas - finest form of free entertainment ever invented.”

 

Incumbent:

John Cornyn

The Senate GOP’s majority whip, and a creation of Karl Rove. Read more: https://theintercept.com/2019/09/30/john-cornyn-texas-senate-election/

Democrats:

Mary Jennings (MJ) Hegar (Winner/RUNOFF COMPETITOR)

  • Veteran who worked to change policy on women in the military

  • Ran for Congress 2018

  • Endorsed by DSCC, leading in polls

Positions: Fix ACD, concerned about the climate, worker protections

Royce West  (RUNOFF COMPETITOR)

  • Texas State Senator

Positions: Invest in ACA, re-engage with Paris climate agreement. Invest in education