How do you solve a problem like Robert Morrow?

Despite his history of sexist, racist tweets and conspiracy-laden rants, more than 54,000 Republican voters propelled Robert Morrow into a runoff for a seat on the State Board of Education. GOP leaders are terrified he might actually win.

Robert Morrow holds a sign in protest of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump outside of Franklin Barbecue during the Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 22, 2016.
 Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune

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