Republican incumbent U.S. Rep Will Hurd and Democrat Pete Gallego are battling it out in a sprawling, idiosyncratic district.
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In likely only debate, Gallego and Hurd clash over Trump, border walls
Democrat Pete Gallego accused U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of not doing enough to oppose Donald Trump’s candidacy. Hurd charged that he’s a more effective congressman than Gallego was.
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Lone competitive U.S. House seat in Texas sparks pricey ad war
National groups are saturating the airwaves in the only competitive U.S. House race in Texas.
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Hurd raises almost twice as much as Gallego in latest report
The incumbent entered the final stretch of the campaign with a large cash advantage in the hotly contested swing congressional district.
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Trump’s campaign spiral jolts Hurd-Gallego rematch
Most Texas Republican leaders have largely stood by Donald Trump, but one has fully distanced himself — U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, locked in a heated rematch with Pete Gallego.
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Dan Patrick: Donald Trump groping scandal “in the rearview mirror”
Texas’ lieutenant governor said he believes voters are more concerned about the issues than the latest rash of allegations against Trump.
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Some in GOP Fume as Top Texas Officials Stick With Trump
The top GOP elected officials in Texas have condemned his words but not withdrawn their support, angering some, mostly younger Republicans.
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Speaker Ryan Coming to Texas to Boost Hurd in Home Stretch
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning a trip to Texas to help Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, in the home stretch of his heated rematch with Pete Gallego.
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A Conversation with Pete Gallego (Video)
Full video of my 9/22 conversation with Pete Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd District.
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In Hurd-Gallego Rematch, Veterans Issues Again a Flashpoint
If it’s an even-numbered year, there’s a good chance of a competitive race for Texas’ 23rd congressional seat, a perennial swing district sprawling across West Texas.
