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Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements
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Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements

The Texas labor movement endorses the following pro-worker candidates for the 2026 Primary Runoff Election. 

Early voting for the primary runoff will be May 18-22, with Election Day on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Austin Central Labor Council May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Election Endorsements

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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements
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Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) announced their full slate of 2026 primary runoff election endorsements. 

Texas AFL-CIO COPE Announces Full May 26, 2026 Primary Runoff Pro-Worker Endorsements

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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor
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Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO released the following statement on United Steelworkers (USW) member Marcos Vélez heading to the runoff for Texas Lieutenant Governor.

Union-First Candidate Marcos Vélez Advances to Primary Runoff for Lieutenant Governor

Leonard Aguilar, Montserrat Garibay, and Lorraine Montemayor pose for a photo
Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics
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Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

TEXAS – Today, the Texas AFL-CIO released the following statement after many of its union-first candidates were elected across the state.

Backed by the Texas AFL-CIO, Union-First Candidate Wins Chart a New Path for Texas Politics

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