Last Thursday, I talked with the state representative-elect from House District 76 about her headline-making defeat of incumbent Norma Chavez — and how she’ll bring peace to the El Paso legislative delegation.

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Brandi Grissom worked at the Tribune from its launch in 2009 until 2014, rising to the rank of managing editor. In addition to editing duties, Grissom led the Tribune's coverage of criminal justice issues....