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Republican Pete Flores, second from left, talks to supporters as Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, left, and Republican State Chairman James Dickey, second from right, high-five after Flores defeated Democrat Pete Gallego in a runoff election Sept. 18, 2018, in San Antonio.

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September 19, 2018

The Texas Democratic Party Has Lost the Ability to Sell Its Brand

In a stunning upset, Republican Pete Flores defeated Democrat Pete Gallego in a district Hillary Clinton won in 2016.

By R.G. Ratcliffe