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State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to Republican Party

Texas state representative flips to GOP, says Democrats have plunged into 'progressive abyss'

Texas State Rep. Shawn Thierry announced this week she is serving her final four months in office as a Republican after breaking from Democrats over gender transition access for minors.

WFAA8 on MSN · 14h

Outgoing State Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston swaps party affiliation months after losing Democratic primary

The announcement comes months after the state representative lost her reelection bid to Lauren Ashley Simmons in the Democratic primary.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Democrat Lawmaker Switches Party to Become Republican

A Texas state lawmaker says that she switched her party allegiance from Democrat to Republican after being "betrayed" by a pro-transgender "progressive abyss."Texas Representative Shawn Thierry, who will soon be exiting state government after losing to Democratic primary challenger Lauren Ashley Simmons in May,

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Seattle Times · 21h

Voting rights leaders step up election initiatives after Texas raids

Voting rights organizers say they are stepping up efforts to counter what they call voter intimidation and attempts to criminalize their members and volunteers.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 15h

Texas Senate Democratic Caucus calls for DOJ probe into GOP-led voter roll purge, raids

"... Recent actions taken by Texas AG Ken Paxton and other state leaders may violate federal civil rights and voting laws," Senate Democrats say.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Group of Texas Democrats asks DOJ to investigate Texas over possible voter rights violations

The request by the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus in a letter to the Department of Justice follows a similar request by a Latino civil rights organization.

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Former Texas Congressman: I’m a Republican for Harris

Alan W. Steelman is a former Republican member of Congress representing Texas’ 5th District from 1973 to 1977. We welcome ...

Texas Gov. John Connally's former Houston home lists for $8.9M

A River Oaks mansion, once owned by former Texas Gov. John Connally, who was famously wounded alongside President John F.

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Republican Party pooper

A Texas county Republican Party is asking for a protective order against a former precinct chair who it says took “disturbing ...

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Alabama GOP candidate visits Texas border, Democratic rival calls it ‘photo op’

Republican Caroleene Dobson's appearance at the U.S.-Mexican border drew attention immigration policies. But Democratic opponent Shomari Figures says it was a photo op moment for his rival.

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