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Republican primary runoff RESULTS ARE COMING IN An estimated 79.4% of votes have been counted, according to the Associated Press. No projected nominee has been called yet. CANDIDATES VOTES PCT. Dade Phelan Incumbent 12,397 52.3% David Covey 11,305 47.7 Note: Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is facing a runoff election after he failed to secure a majority of votes during the primary, the clearest sign to date of his precarious position within the Republican Party. Read more.

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed a primary challenger to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, the latest development in a race that has become a referendum on the power of the far-right faction of the state Republican Party. On the social media platform Truth Social, Trump announced his support for former Orange County Republican Party chair David Covey in the House District 21 race. “David is an America First Conservative who will Secure the Border, Restore Election Integrity, Protect our Families and Military/Vets, and Defend our under siege Second Amendment.” Trump criticized Phelan for supporting the impeachment of his...