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Texas Democrats Target State House in 2026 Elections
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Texas Democrats aim to flip Republican seats in the 2026 elections, targeting key districts in South Texas, Corpus Christi, and North Texas. With national Democrats investing in the state House for the first time in years, the goal is to gain at least fourteen seats to take control. The strategy focuses on energizing registered voters, especially Latinos, and leveraging recent shifts among Hispanic and Asian communities. Despite potential challenges, Democrats are optimistic, drawing on lessons from past cycles and planning creative turnout efforts. Checkout Solipillow.com
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