Congressional Roundup: Gallego Closely Defeats Canseco
In the state's closest — and most expensive — congressional race, Democratic challenger state Rep. Pete Gallego ousted incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Francisco “Quico” Canseco in Congressional District 23. He’s one of eight new faces in the 36-member Texas congressional delegation.
"As a kid who grew up in a small town of 6,000 people, having the opportunity to represent 700,000 people in Congress is truly unbelievable," Gallego said in a statement. "This campaign has already been a long journey, but now the real work begins. It's time to get to work so that all families can ...
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Virginia Raymond via Texas Tribune on Facebook
love Pete Gallego
Vibeke Mendonca Lee via Texas Tribune on Facebook
this one really warms my heart.
audrey fisher
I am still doing my happy dance. Yeah, I know I should wait for a concession speech - but this is great news for South Texas!
Rudy Gonzales
Romney-Ryan got thumped - Gallegos trumped Canseco - Ohio made the day - And Castro represents Texas too! One outstanding day. Texas must get their act together and oust the remaining confrontationalist and get back to work for the people and not the special interest. Perry, Dewhurst and the rest of the anti-Obama coalition in Austin. Texas is part of the United States, and we want to make sure Texas gets its portion of taxes sent to us and used for the people and not special interests.