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Home Front: Politix
Jake Ellzey Defeats Susan Wright In Runoff Special Election For Texas' 6th Congressional District Seat
2021-07-29
[DFW.CBSLOCAL] A runoff for a U.S. House seat in Texas on Tuesday, July 27 came down to two Republicans in a race to succeed Rep. Ron Wright, who in February became the first member of Congress to die after being diagnosed with COVID-19.Republican state politician Jake Ellzey has upset Susan Wright, GOP party activist and widow of the late congressman, to win the U.S. House seat.

Gov. Greg Abbott
... governor of Texas. Abbott is a Republican. His 2014 Dem opponent, state senatrix Wendy Davis, thought the absolute, most pressing, most important issue facing the state was abortion. Abbott beat the pantyhose off her. His 2018 opponent, Lupe Valdez didn't dwell too heavily on abortion, but she lost too...
 released a statement congratulating Ellzey on his victory.

"Congratulations to Jake Ellzey on his hard-fought victory in Texas’ 6th Congressional District," said Governor Abbott. "Jake will be a strong and effective leader for the people of North Texas and he will fight tirelessly for their values in Washington. I look forward to working alongside Jake as we keep Texas the greatest state in the nation."
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Ron Wright: 2021-05-07 Texas Special Election: Pubs 2 - Dems 0
Ron Wright: 2021-05-03 Susan Wright advances to runoff in Texas special election
Ron Wright: 2021-05-02 Texas holds special election to replace Rep. Wright, who died of COVID
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Jake Ellzey: 2021-05-07 Texas Special Election: Pubs 2 - Dems 0
Jake Ellzey: 2021-05-03 Susan Wright advances to runoff in Texas special election
Jake Ellzey: 2021-05-01 'Disgusting' robocall accuses Texas candidate Wright of causing husband's death
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Susan Wright: 2021-05-07 Texas Special Election: Pubs 2 - Dems 0
Susan Wright: 2021-05-03 Susan Wright advances to runoff in Texas special election
Susan Wright: 2021-05-02 Texas holds special election to replace Rep. Wright, who died of COVID
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Posted by:Fred

#3  /\ Ditto. Why should birth or marriage make you a 'noble' ?
Posted by: magpie   2021-07-29 08:36  

#2  â†‘ Agree with #1.
Posted by: NN2N1   2021-07-29 08:12  

#1  I didn't follow this contest, but as a general rule I wish we avoided family dynasties in politics, regardless of the party or particulars of the seat coming open.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2021-07-29 06:31  

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