Primary Election Results and Trends: Where are the Texas Democrats?

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Ann and EJ are back after a one-week hiatus from the show. The big story is the primary election results. Should we be concerned about Texas Democrats' poor turnout?
INTRO BANTER: Eclipseboro?
SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth to address income discrimination in housing with amended city ordinance

SHORT STORY #2: Dallas officials are proving to be a hard sell on extending high-speed rail to Fort Worth
SHORT STORY #3: Game plan for Texas’ $20B surplus
BIG STORY: Texas Primary Election Results and Trends
- Republican voter turnout far outpaces Democrat turnout in 2024 primaries
- Fort Worth-area primary races heading to runoffs in May
- Tarrant commissioner Precinct 1 race headed to a runoff
- Primary election reveals Tarrant County Republican shift
- Tarrant GOP email shows party’s aversion to joint primary
- Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker endorses Nikki Haley for president at Stockyards rally
Wins and Losses
Ann:
👍 Comprehensive Plan and Panther Island Updates
👎 Voter Turnout (Mark your calendar for May 4th)
EJ:
👍 Students getting civically engaged at City Hall (INSTAGRAM)
👎 People complaining about the economy