Robert Downen is a Democracy Reporter at Texas Tribune. He covers critical issues surrounding democracy, including extremism, disinformation, and conspiracies, while also delving into government and political themes. His work has been featured in various outlets, including the Houston Chronicle and ProPublica, highlighting his commitment to addressing the threats to democratic integrity.
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By: Robert Downen
It's the latest backlash over Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French's online behavior.
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John Devine, Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by groups that support expanding abortion access.
By: Robert Downen
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By: Robert Downen
Republicans who vote against party leaders’ preferred candidate could be barred from running in primaries. Lawsuits could follow.
By: Robert Downen
Republicans who vote against party leaders' preferred candidate could be barred from running in primaries. Lawsuits could follow.
By: Robert Downen
Leaders of the Republican Party of Texas are upping the pressure on Republican lawmakers who are backing Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, in the contentious race for House speaker.
Texas GOP threatens House members who support Dustin Burrows in speaker race with attack mailers " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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This is the latest example of the Republican Party of Texas spending its resources attacking its own members.
Republicans who vote against party leaders’ preferred candidate could be barred from running in primaries.
By: Robert Downen
In an already heated race for Texas House Speaker, state GOP officials are hoping to wield new powers that would ensure their preferred candidate wins — and give them unprecedented
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