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TexasTowelie

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2. It's a special election with low turnout

Wed Jun 15, 2022, 12:04 AM

Jun 2022

and the district is somewhat conservative. Prior to the 2010 census most of the counties in the remapped 34th CD were in the 27th CD and they elected "pajama boy" Farenthold to replace long time congressman, Solomon Ortiz (D).

Unfortunately, this also illustrates that all three south Texas congressional districts (15, 28, and 34) are not the safe havens that Democrats envision. That is also why some Democrats were concerned that if Jessica Cisneros is the nominee in CD-28 it could flip to the GOP.

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I don't understand the Hispanic vote for GOP?? walkingman Jun 2022 #1

It's a special election with low turnout TexasTowelie Jun 2022 #2

Thanks - I hope the general provides better results. I would have thought walkingman Jun 2022 #6

millions of em share those trump republican family values nt msongs Jun 2022 #3

They do! When it comes to immigration, they are last to want more Hispanics here PortTack Jun 2022 #4

The just don't want immigrants LeftInTX Jun 2022 #5

It's interesting how everyone seems to have their personal prejudice and walkingman Jun 2022 #8

That attitude seems to be a common denominator with Trump voters. walkingman Jun 2022 #7

Fairly conservative due to religion manicdem Jun 2022 #9