Elections
Poll Results: The Texas 2020 Democratic Primary
February 26, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss the results of a recent Progress Texas/PPP poll asking likely Democratic voters who our nominee should be and how Bloomberg is impacting the race.
Trust Black Women
February 25, 2020
If you’re working on a race in Texas, or in any Democratic races, and your campaign isn’t trusting black women, you’re doing it wrong.
Eddie Lucio Jr. is not a Democrat
February 19, 2020
Senator Lucio is not a Democrat. He has always put conservative policies over the needs of his constituents. His time is up. The RGV is ready for new, progressive leadership. Progress Texas believes that there is a candidate in State Senate District 27 who will elevate the needs of the people - Ruben Cortez.
6 Takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate in Austin
February 19, 2020
Though the Senate candidates disagreed on some of the issues, they did agree on one thing: John Cornyn has got to go.
What is the impact of Senator Kirk Watson's resignation?
February 18, 2020
Progress Texas Senior Strategist Glenn W. Smith joins FOX 7 to discuss how Senator Kirk Watson's resignation will impact Austin and Travis County.
Vote: You are more powerful than you may know
February 18, 2020
Texas early voting runs Feb. 18-28, with Election Day on Mar. 3.
Explainer: Special Elections for the Texas Legislature
February 18, 2020
This state has a lot of special elections, with quite a few rules. Here’s what to expect.
Texans are working around the clock to register voters
February 13, 2020
Across the state, individuals and Texas organizations are working to register a record number of voters ahead of the November election.
Rio Grande Valley voters protest ‘Sucio Lucio’ ahead of March Primary
February 12, 2020
Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. has a 30-year record of putting extremist politics before constituents.
How will New Hampshire results impact the rest of the primary?
February 12, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss what the New Hampshire results will mean for Nevada, South Carolina, and Super Tuesday states.
State of the Texas Senate Primary
February 11, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KVUE to discuss the Texas Senate race and how he sees things going as we head into the primary.
What do Early Primary Results Mean for Super Tuesday?
February 11, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins FOX 7 to discuss what the results of the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries will mean for candidates as we head towards Super Tuesday.
Replacing Iowa and New Hampshire with Texas
February 7, 2020
Progress Texas Executive Director Ed Espinoza joins KXAN to discuss Texas' upcoming primary, on March 3rd, as well as potentially reforming the primary calendar by replacing Iowa and New Hampshire with Texas
Endorsement Alert: Ruben Cortez is the fighter the RGV deserves in the State Senate
February 6, 2020
Meanwhile “Democratic” incumbent Eddie Lucio Jr. sides with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Donald Trump on issue after issue.
Alerta de Respaldo Político: Ruben Cortez es el luchador que el Valle se merece en el Senado estatal
February 6, 2020
Mientras tanto, el "demócrata" Eddie Lucio Jr. se pone del lado del gobernador republicano Greg Abbott y Donald Trump en un tema tras otro.
Cornyn once again proves he will do anything to please Trump
February 5, 2020
With his votes against conviction on Wednesday, Senator John Cornyn once again pledged his undying loyalty to the impeached president.
Q&A: Flipping Texas with U.S. Senate Candidate MJ Hegar
January 30, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, MJ Hegar, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.
Q&A: Flipping Texas with U.S. Senate Candidate Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
January 30, 2020
Progress Texas Communications Manager Tara Pohlmeyer chats with one of Texas' U.S. Senate candidates, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, on voting rights, abortion access, gun reform, health care, and immigration.
Endorsement Alert: Chrysta Castañeda is the logical choice in the Democratic primary for Texas Railroad Commission
January 30, 2020
First things first, this office has nothing to do with railroads and everything to do with environmental regulation of the oil and gas industry.
Endorsement Alert: Jessica Cisneros represents a new generation of leaders that are much needed in Texas and in Congress
January 29, 2020
Meanwhile “Democratic” incumbent Henry Cuellar’s positions would give him a passing grade on any Republican scorecard.
