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Defying the odds: Ciro Rodriguez Wins

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Dec 13

Former Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (hat tip to Manny) upset Republican Rep. Henry Bonilla in the last midterm elections in a runoff election - the result of a court-ordered redistricting that reconfigured the normal election process in the district - in Texas’ 23rd District. According to the Texas Secretary of Texas website, with 100% of precincts [...]

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