Senate, John Cornyn and Rick Perry

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Former Gov. Rick Perry urges Texas Republicans to stick with John Cornyn in Senate primary
Texas Republicans risk losing clout if they dump Sen. John Cornyn for a political newcomer in Washington, former Gov. Rick Perry warned Tuesday.

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Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary
Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting
Trump declines endorsement in heated Texas Senate Primary between Paxton, Cornyn, and Hunt
Early voting has begun in a high-stakes Republican primary for U.S. Senate, where Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton currently leads incumbent John Cornyn and Rep. Wesley Hunt.

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GOP Senate primary in Texas: A battle over who is most MAGA
Early voting begins in Texas as candidates ramp up campaigns for contentious Senate primary
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 2.17.26: Trump backs ‘all three’ Texans in Senate race
Aaron Reitz, a leading Republican candidate for state attorney general in Texas, is telling voters that, if elected, he’ll be ready to wage a “civilizational battle with anti-American forces on the le...

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Early voting for Texas' primary election begins Tuesday. Here's what to know.
How John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt compare in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate
Talking Points Memo

Appeals Court Tosses One Of Two Criminal Charges Against Rick Perry

A state appeals court on Friday threw out one of two charges in a felony abuse-of-power case against former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R). The Republican presidential candidate was indicted last summer by a state grand jury on one count of abuse of power and ...
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Former Texas Governor Rick Perry shows up in Beaumont to show his support for Dade Phelan

BEAUMONT, Texas — Hundreds of supporters showed up at Jack Brooks Airport to support Speaker Dade Phelan as he runs to keep his seat. Among them was former Texas Governor Rick Perry. Phelan is facing challenges from two republican candidates, David Covey ...
ABC News

Meet the Twins Who Flanked Rick Perry During His Presidential Announcement

The former Texas governor wasn't the only one attracting attention. — -- Rick Perry's speech wasn't the only part of his presidential announcement that had people talking today. Many viewers were distracted by the burly male twins standing behind him ...
Houston Press

Rick Perry: The Rise and Fall of a Boy From Paint Creek

After the news of a grand jury’s seating and Rick Perry’s hiring of defense lawyer David Botsford, the word on the street is, “What took you so long?” The last time a Texas governor faced possible indictment was almost 100 years ago. In 1917, James ...
KSAT

Rick Perry stumps for Speaker Dade Phelan in final days of primary election

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Recommended Videos VIDOR — Former Gov ...
KWTX

“God’s plan is always better”: Ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s annual McLane Lecture

BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) hosted the 47th Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, who served as governor from 2000 to 2015, to speak in the university’s 20th Annual McLane Lecture Series on Nov. 6. Perry spoke at the ...