Jane C. Timm is a senior reporter for NBC News.
Republican voters in southeastern Texas on Tuesday will settle a bitter primary battle for their party’s future that pits state House Speaker Dade Phelan against conservative activist David Covey, who is backed by former President Donald Trump. Phelan angered his party’s right flank after he oversaw the impeachment efforts against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has campaigned on behalf of Covey.
Paxton, a staunch Trump ally, vowed revenge on those who tried to oust him, campaigning against Phelan and dozens of other GOP incumbents ahead of this year’s primary, while Texas’ old guard — including former Gov. Rick Perry — has come out in support of Phelan. Approximately $7 million has been spent in the state House district in 2023 and 2024, with Phelan’s campaign spending a whopping $3 million, while Covey’s campaign has spent a little more than half that.
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