Robert Slater

RunningChallenger

Race

Texas 29th District

TX - District 29houseNovember 3, 2026

In the News

Left-Leaning

NBC NewsMar 3

Texas House District 29 Primary Election Live Results 2026 - NBC News

NewsOneAug 28

Mindset Of An Entrepreneur: How This Black Restaurateur Seeks To Influence Local Government - NewsOne

The New York TimesApr 2

Robert Slater, 70, Journalist Covering Israel and Author (Published 2014) - The New York Times

Right-Leaning

Dallas NewsDec 20

Journalist, Dallas Morning News politics reporter, author Wayne Slater killed in car crash - Dallas News

Other Sources

SMH.com.auSep 26

Leslie SLATER Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales - SMH.com.au

Houston Public MediaFeb 16

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia appears on course to win Democratic primary in TX-29, despite redistricting - Houston Public Media

Houston Public MediaFeb 13

Christian Menefee opens wide lead over Al Green in Democratic primary for new TX-18, poll finds - Houston Public Media

Legacy | ObituaryJan 13

Robert Slater Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian - Legacy | Obituary

Ballotpedia NewsNov 6

Incumbent Sylvia Garcia (D), Jarvis Johnson (D), and Robert Slater (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas' 29th Congressional District on March 3, 2026 - Ballotpedia News

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