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Dallas County Voters Experience Long Lines, Wait Times at Polling Places

Dallas County Voters Experience Long Lines, Wait Times at Polling Places

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County voters endured long lines and high wait times Tuesday while casting their ballot in the Texas primary election. “I stood in line for three hours after work,” a Dallas man said. “And that was after I tried to other places on my lunch hour.” Nearly two hours after polls closed…MORE

Kay Granger Claims Victory Over Challenger Chris Putnam in Republican Primary

Kay Granger Claims Victory Over Challenger Chris Putnam in Republican Primary

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Fort Worth declared victory over Chris Putnam in the Republican Primary For Texas’ Congressional District 12.  Putnam is Granger’s first primary challenger in almost a decade. Granger garnered a little over 57% of the vote, Putnam had almost 43 percent. Granger’s primary win secures her 13 term…MORE

Air Force Veteran Poised for Runoff in Senate Race

Air Force Veteran Poised for Runoff in Senate Race

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate in Texas is headed to a runoff. Air Force Veteran M.J. Hegar had the highest percentage of votes but no one in the crowded field of candidates reached a majority. Hegar told a crowd of supporters Tuesday night that she’s poised for a runoff and ultimately…MORE

Cornyn Wins Primary Race

Cornyn Wins Primary Race

TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn won his party’s Senate primary Tuesday, defeating his closest opponent by double digits. Following his win Cornyn told supporters “the stage has been set and this is a race not just between political parties, but a race for who we are as a state.” Cornyn’s democratic challenger will be…MORE

Bernie Sanders Seizes Super Tuesday’s Biggest Prize

Bernie Sanders Seizes Super Tuesday’s Biggest Prize

(WBAP/KLIF) —  Updated 10:25 pm WASHINGTON (AP) – Bernie Sanders has seized victory in Super Tuesday’s biggest prize, California, while a resurgent Joe Biden scored wins across the country with the backing of a diverse coalition. It came as the Democratic Party’s once-crowded presidential field transformed into a two-man contest. The two Democrats were battling…MORE