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In one-party states, the ruling party's leader (e.g. the General Secretary) is usually the de facto top leader of the state, though sometimes this leader also holds the presidency or premiership. In Andorra , Iran , and the Vatican City ( Holy See ), a clergy member also acts as the head of state.
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in the state of Texas. It is currently chaired by Abraham George, succeeding Matt Rinaldi who finished his term in 2024. [1] The party is headquartered in Austin, and is legally considered to be a political action committee.
Texas is one of the biggest pots, with 161 Delegates in the Republican primary and 273 in the Democratic. At 8 p.m. the Associated Press called the race for Biden and Trump.
Trump won Texas in 2016 against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by about 9 points. While he lost the overall race, he won Texas against Joe Biden in 2020 by about 6 points .
President: Took office: Left office: Notes: David G. Burnet: 1836 1836 Burnet County; (acting) Vice-president of Texas under Lamar, U.S. Senator-Elect 1866. Sam Houston: 1836 1838 Houston; Houston County; also served as Governor and U.S. Senator, and formerly in Tennessee as Governor and U.S. Representative. Referred to as the first President ...
Meanwhile, the vice president is holding a rally in Houston with an expected performance from city-native Beyoncé. Here’s what you need to know about both Texas appearances. Trump in Austin
In their book, Texas Politics Today 2009-2010, authors Maxwell, Crain, and Santos attribute Texas' traditionally low voter turnout among whites to these influences. [4] But beginning in the early 20th century, voter turnout was dramatically reduced by the state legislature's disenfranchisement of most blacks, and many poor whites and Latinos.
Some leaders of the Republican Party of Texas have openly embraced Texans for Strong Borders. Early this month, Rinaldi, the Texas GOP chairman, co-signed a letter with Russo, the Texans for ...