![Austin County GOP Candidate Forum [VIDEO]](https://i1.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GOP-Candidate-Forum-2-5-2026.png?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Austin County GOP Candidate Forum [VIDEO]")
The Austin County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum at Tony’s Restaurant, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates ahead of the upcoming election. Candidates addressed key issues, answered questions, and shared their priorities with attendees.
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Abraham George, a leading candidate for chairmanship of the Republican Party of Texas, was involved in a domestic disturbance last year, where he was found leaving his home with a loaded gun, allegedly to confront a man he believed was having an affair with his wife. Despite the incident, George, endorsed by prominent right-wing Republicans, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, remains a contender in the race to replace outgoing chair Matt Rinaldi, amidst a divisive period within the party.
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