Texas special election too close to
call but GOP on verge of lockout win
Posted By: NorthernDog, 5/2/2021 8:38:37 AM
Susan Wright, the widow of the late congressman, and fellow Republican Jake Ellzey are running first and second in the all-party special House election in Texas, which would lock Democrats out of the runoff and end their most promising chance to expand their House majority this year.(Snip) The scenario would put a quick end to Democrats' hopes of challenging for the fast-diversifying 6th Congressional District outside Fort Worth. Democrats sensed opportunity in the district, which includes the Fort Worth suburbs and some rural and exurban counties to the southwest, one of many across the country where support for former President
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AF' After She Backs Defunding St. Louis Police 35 replies
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