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In midterms, Democrats see a chance to disrupt GOP dominance of state appeals courts

Enough judicial seats are up for election that Democrats could flip the four sprawling appellate court districts that serve Austin, Dallas and Houston. Hillary Clinton won those districts in 2016.

The Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin on Oct. 17, 2018.
Texas Courts of Appeals Districts.

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