Politics Watch: Key 2024 Elections to Keep an Eye On
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The key 2024 political races in Texas include the Republican presidential primaries, the U.S. Senate seat race, and several Texas House races. Among the topics under discussion were the potential impact of Texas’ abortion ban on the elections, the influence of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, and the legacy of late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. In the Republican presidential primaries, Donald Trump is leading in the national, Iowa, and New Hampshire polls, while in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, nine candidates are running to unseat incumbent Ted Cruz, with Congressman Colin Allred and State Sen. Roland Gutierrez leading in terms of fundraising and polls.
Eye on Politics: A Preview of 2024 North Texas Races
NORTH TEXAS — In an episode of Eye on Politics, key 2024 races are discussed (aired: Jan. 4). CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink hosts UT Arlington Professor Rebecca Deen and SMU Professor Matthew Wilson to talk about 2024 Republican presidential primaries, the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, the Texas abortion ban’s potential electoral impact, and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial’s ripple effect on Texas House races.
Fink also pays tribute to the legacy of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who passed away on Dec. 31 at 88 years old. Read more about EBJ’s legacy here.
Republican Presidential Primary
The panel debates whether the Republican presidential primary race will conclude if Donald Trump triumphs in Iowa on Jan. 15. They speculate on Trump’s standing in the national and state polls, and discuss the potential outcomes following the early contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.
U.S. Senate Race
In the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, nine candidates vie to replace incumbent Ted Cruz. The top contenders, according to fundraising and polling, are Congressman Colin Allred from Dallas and State Senator Roland Gutierrez from San Antonio. The experts discuss the candidates’ differing political styles and policies.
North Texas Congressional Races
The open seats in the North Texas Congressional races are drawing a high number of candidates. The conditions in Districts 32, 26, and 12 are discussed, as well as the significance of incumbency in these races.
Abortion’s Impact on the Races
The panel discusses the role of the abortion issue in the upcoming elections, including its capacity to mobilize certain Democratic Party members. They consider previous election outcomes where abortion was a central issue.
Paxton’s Involvement in Primary Races
Discussion turns to the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and his support for challengers of the five Republican lawmakers who voted for his impeachment. The panel debate the potential effects of Paxton’s involvement and evaluate the strategies of the challengers.
Get an in-depth analysis by watching the full episode at top of this article.
Written by: Jack Fink
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