Patrick Faces Nurse Practitioner in HD-94 GOP Primary

In North Texas, a nurse practitioner and dress shop owner is squaring off against a former educator in a contest to prove who is most conservative as they campaign for the GOP nomination to represent House District 94.

State Rep. Diane Patrick, R-Arlington, has represented the district, which includes most of urban Arlington, since 2006. This year, Trina Lanza is challenging Patrick, claiming the incumbent isn’t a true conservative and that state legislators haven’t effectively fought the Affordable Care Act or prepared for its eventual rollout if the law isn't repealed.

“The people of District 94 deserve ...

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