Republicans again make gains on Texas-Mexico border and hang onto a U.S. House seat
Republicans have invested heavily into South Texas since several counties made significant shifts toward former President Donald Trump in 2020.
Republicans have invested heavily into South Texas since several counties made significant shifts toward former President Donald Trump in 2020.
Republicans have full control of the Legislature and a Democrat has not occupied a statewide office for more than 30 years.
Open seats. Grudge matches. Flip opportunities. Scandalous phone recordings. Texas has it all.
Several Primary battles are being waged across the Lone Star State.
Both are running to take back seats the GOP wrested from Democrats last cycle.
De La Cruz represents Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which stretches from the Mexican border in the city of McAllen and north to Guadalupe County.
Dems are trying to take back a stronghold after redistricting shifted it to the GOP.
Democrats’ advantage in CD 15 has eroded in recent years, setting up a neck-and-neck battle for the Rio Grande Valley district.
The CD 15 race pits Democrat Michelle Vallejo against Republican Monica De La Cruz Hernandez.