Phelan is the first House speaker in 52 years to be forced into a primary runoff, where he will face Paxton-backed challenger David Covey. On Tuesday, Phelan came in second to Covey, trailing his challenger by about 3 percentage points, or 1,000 votes.
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- Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:04 am
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Phelan Forced to a Primary Runoff
House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career.