Kay Granger

After a dozen years as a rising state legislator from southwest Tarrant County, incoming Congressman Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth, makes his debut in the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 3 with his top priority already in sight.

The Fort Worth Republican’s last vote in Congress was in July. She did not seek reelection this year.

The 2024 election marks the first open race for the seat since U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s election in 1996. She has served nearly three decades in Congress.

Whomever Republican voters back in the runoff for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s seat could signal the direction of their party.

State Rep. Craig Goldman and construction company owner John O’Shea are in a runoff for the GOP nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger.

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger plans to stay in Congress for the remainder of her term.

State Rep. Craig Goldman and John O’Shea will face off in a May 28 runoff. The winner faces Democrat Trey Hunt in November.

Kay Granger’s plans to leave Congress created an open race and rare moment for Texas’ 12th Congressional District, one that five Republicans hope to seize.

Rep. Craig Goldman faces off against Dan O’Shea, backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the crowded primary for congressional district 12.

Three seats are open to newcomers in 2024.

Several current Tarrant County elected officials are considering running to replace U.S. Rep. Kay Granger.

Granger is 80 and has served in Congress since 1997.