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Dancing with the Stars concludes with two celebrities sent home — but not Michael Irvin

An injury was enough to send one contestant home. While that could have counted as this week's elimination, the show's producers decided to also knock out the contestant with the lowest votes.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009

Jane Roe, of Roe v. Wade, arrested during Supreme Court confirmation hearing

She and another person were arrested after shouting while a pro-choice supporter was praised.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats send five delegates to Young Democrats convention

Delegates will represent Texas and vote on resolutions, party platform, and leadership.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Congresswoman Johnson introduces National Financial Literacy Act

The National Financial Literacy Act of 2009 will provide incentives to financial institutions, small businesses and corporations to provide financial education to their customers and employees.

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009

Former Highland Village mayor aiming for higher office

Bill Lawrence is organizing an exploratory committee for a possible run for Governor or U.S. Senator.

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008

Rep. Chet Edwards elected to U.S. House District 17 seat

Incumbent Edwards defeated Rob Curnock (R) and Gardner C. Osborne (L) with 52.98% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Wendy R. Davis elected to Texas Senate District 10 seat

Davis (D) defeated incumbent Kim Brimer (R) and Richard A. Cross (L) with 49.89% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Michael C. Burgess elected to U.S. House District 26 seat

Incumbent Burgess (R) defeated Ken Leach and Stephanie B. Weiss with 60.18% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Pete Sessions elected to U.S. House District 32 seat

Sessions defeated Eric Roberson and Alex Bischoff, garnering 57.23% of the vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008

Rep. Kenny E. Marchant elected to U.S. House District 24 seat

Marchant defeated Tom Love (D) and David A. Casey (L) with over 54% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Rep. Joe Barton elected to U.S. House District 6 seat

Barton defeated Ludwig Otto (D) and Max W. Koch, III (L) with over 59% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Kay Granger elected to U.S. House of Representatives District 12 seat

Granger defeated Tracey Smith and Shiloh Sidney Shambaugh with 63.77% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

John Cornyn elected to U.S. Senate seat

Incumbent Senator Cornyn defeated Rick Noriega and Yvonne Adams Schick with 54.77% of the vote.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Rep. Jeb Hensarling elected to U.S. House District 5 seat

Hensarling defeated Ken Ashby by a 79.50% - 20.50% margin.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

Early voting surges in Richardson

Richardson was third only to Duncanville and Garland in early voting according to Dallas County election officials.

Monday, Nov. 3, 2008

Podcast: Interview with Tracey Smith, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 12

Smith is running against the incumbent, Rep. Kay Granger (R), and Shiloh Sidney Shambaugh (L).

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Pete Sessions, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 32

Sessions is running against Eric Roberson (D) and Alex Bischoff (L).

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Eric Roberson, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 32

Roberson is running against the incumbent, Rep. Pete Sessions (R), and Alex Bischoff (L).

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Alex Bischoff, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 32

Bischoff is running against the incumbent, Rep. Pete Sessions (R), and Eric Roberson (D).

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, candidate for re-election to U.S. House Rep. - District 30

Johnson (R), the incumbent, is running against Fred Wood (R) and Jarrett R. Woods (L).

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Fred Wood, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 30

Wood (R) is running against incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) and Jarrett R. Woods (L).

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Jarrett R. Woods, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 30

Woods (L) is running against incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) and Fred Wood (R).

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Tom Love, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 24

Love is running against incumbent Kenny Marchant (R) an d David Casey (L).

Friday, Oct. 17, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Kenny Marchant, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 24

Marchant is running against incumbent Tom Love (D) and David Casey (L).

Friday, Oct. 17, 2008

League of Women Voters election survey: Ken Ashby, candidate for U.S. House Rep. - District 5

Ashby (L) is running against the incumbent, Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R).

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008

Audio interview: Rick Noriega, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate

Adell Campbell speaks with Democratic candidate for US Senate (TX), Rick Noriega.

Monday, Oct. 13, 2008

UPDATED: Bill Clinton to attend rally for Senate hopeful Rick Noriega

The rally, to be held at Thomas Jefferson High School, will also include other local Democratic candidates.

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison will not run for re-election in 2012

Hutchison, of course, will be likely running for governor in 2010.

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Arlington League of Women Voters to hold candidate forums

Candidates in races for U.S. Representative, State Senator, and State Representative will be present.

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008

Richardson League of Women Voters to co-host candidate forums

Several different forums will take place throughout October, bringing in candidates for Texas House seats and sheriff.

Monday, Sept. 15, 2008

Rick Noriega and Gen. Wesley Clark speak to Dallas Dems on Wednesday (w/audio)

North Texas Dems came together for a night to raise campaign funds and bash trash disagree politely with Republican Senator John Cornyn.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Texas Democratic Women of Collin County vote on endorsements

These endorsement decisions were a critical step in determining allocation of TDWCC Get Out The Vote (GOTV) resources.

Monday, May 5, 2008

UPDATED: Eric Roberson will face incumbent Pete Sessions for U.S. House Dist. 32 seat

Roberson held onto an early lead to finish with 72% of the votes.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Congressional candidate Kathy Seei meets with supporters in Frisco, Prosper

Sept. 30 reception in Prosper addressed immigration, Iraq and more.

Monday, Oct. 8, 2007

Congressional candidate Kathy Seei meets with local supporters

3-term Frisco mayor challenging incumbent Republican Representative Ralph Hall.

Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007

Rick Noriega, who isn’t running for Senate yet, stumps in DFW

Noriega's had a good week for endorsements. Governor Dolph Briscoe, Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby and State Senator Rodney Ellis gave him their support, as did the Texas State Association of Firefighters. An endorsment from Daily Kos appears to be forthcoming next week.

Friday, Aug. 31, 2007


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