Over the last two decades North Texas has seen changes in demographics and politics, some gradual, some striking. In Dallas County, Republicans controlled the...
A sign notifies people of a polling location at Lakewood Branch Library on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 in Dallas.Over the last two decades North Texas has seen changes in demographics and politics, some gradual, some striking.
That sets up November elections that will provide a test of how firm a grasp Democrats and Republicans have on their strongholds, and whether Texas politics will move toward the fringes or closer to the middle. As we steam toward the Oct. 24 start of early voting for the midterm elections, realize that your vote has more power than the musings of any politician — or pundit.Here are three contests from three area counties that will impact North Texas politics.He won northern Dallas’ District 2 seat in 2018 by beating Democrat Wini Cannon by seven points. But last year the district was redrawn to make it more favorable for a Democrat.
But just as Democrats started winning countywide contests with non-Tarrant County candidates, Republicans were still victorious in their down-ballot challenges. In 2020 Democrats targeted Republicans in five statehouse districts in an effort to seize the Texas House. Republicans easily won all of those races.Trump’s attempt to exact revenge.The county judge race is a battle between Republican Tim O’Hare and Democrat Deborah Peoples. Both candidates used to lead their county parties.
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