Texas Democrats Hope to End Statewide Election Drought Dating to the 1990s

Democrats see a possible opening in Texas this year after failing to win a statewide election since the 1990s.

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Texas Democrats Hope to End Statewide Election Drought Dating to the 1990s

Democrats are looking for a chance to win statewide in Texas this year, something the party has not done since the 1990s.

New York Times national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher examines why Democrats believe this year could bring a different result. The report’s summary does not specify the factors behind that optimism.

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