January 16, 2018      5:56 PM

A quick look at first TEC reports

First reports of 2018 popping up online give us a glimpse into which races will be truly contested

Candidates in some of the hottest legislative races across the state didn’t let slick roads or even the threat the Texas Ethics Commission potentially being closed because of inclement weather get in the way of filing crucial campaign finance reports.

The reports give a first glimpse into what primary races are perhaps going to be truly contested. It’s a campaign season in which public education and business groups are pushing back against school vouchers and bathroom policies and Democrats are outraged by Republican President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric.

Here’s what we’re seeing so far. Don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know what you’re seeing as well. And of course do not forget that spending by third party groups – some of which haven’t decided exactly where to put their resources just yet – will factor heavily in these primary races.

By James Russell

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