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National Democrats add former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales’ district to Texas congressional target list

The sprawling district, vacated by former GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales earlier this year, went for President Trump by 15 points. But Democrats see an opening to win its Hispanic-majority electorate.

WASHINGTON — The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding Texas’ 23rd Congressional District to its target list, the third red-leaning, Hispanic-majority U.S. House seat to make it onto national Democrats’ radar ahead of November. In adding the seat to its “Districts in Play” list, the House Democratic campaign arm is signaling party leaders’ growing belief […]

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