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New Texas GOP Chair D'rinda Randall discusses her vision for unifying the party in time for the midterm election in November
By Jack Fink at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 28, 2026
· 4 min read
Fresh off her recent election as Texas GOP Chair, D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November. "The party is fractured. I'm not going to say that it's not," Randall told Jack Fink. "The infighting has been pretty high. But with the race th...
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Why this matters in Southlake News
In Tarrant County, where Southlake is a key suburb, the Texas GOP's efforts to unify under D'rinda Randall's leadership will be closely watched. With the midterm elections approaching, Randall's ability to engage young voters and bring together different factions of the party will be crucial in determining the outcome of local and statewide races. The fact that Randall, who identifies as part of the far right, was able to win support from more moderate Republicans in her election as party chair suggests that she may be able to build a broad coalition. However, she will need to navigate complex local dynamics, including the aftermath of contentious primaries, to ensure that Republicans turn out to vote in November. In Southlake, where voters tend to lean conservative, Randall's success in mobilizing the party's base could have a significant impact on the outcome of local elections and the Texas Senate race.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Fresh off her recent election as Texas GOP Chair, D'rinda Randall told CBS News Texas she has a plan to unite her party before the midterms in November. "The party is fractured. I'm not going to say that it's not," Randall told Jack Fink. "The infighting has been pretty high. But with the race th...
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