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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts) Sat Feb 4, 2023, 08:41 PM Feb 2023

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Could the Democrats win the 2026 TX US Senate Election if Cornyn retires?

Colin Allred narrowly loses to Ted Cruz in 2024 then runs for Cornyn’s US Senate seat in 2026.

The Republican candidates for Cornyn’s seat.
TX US Representatives Michael Cloud or Michael McCaul.

Democrats could also get Lizzie Fletcher to run for Governor.

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Could the Democrats win the 2026 TX US Senate Election if Cornyn retires? (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Feb 2023 OP

I don't know, seems like Texas is a lost cause hauckeye Feb 2023 #1

Seems That Way SoCalDavidS Feb 2023 #3

It doesn't appear likely. TexasTowelie Feb 2023 #2

No. They like to elect jerks like Abbott and Cancun Cruz AllyCat Feb 2023 #4

hauckeye

(721 posts)

1. I don't know, seems like Texas is a lost cause

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2023, 08:48 PM

Feb 2023

SoCalDavidS

(10,599 posts)

3. Seems That Way

Reply to hauckeye (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 4, 2023, 09:06 PM

Feb 2023

Unless a Democrat can somehow run as a repub, with an (R) next to their name, it seems unlikely in TX.

TexasTowelie

(116,751 posts)

2. It doesn't appear likely.

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2023, 08:57 PM

Feb 2023

I also doubt that Allred will give up his seat in the House to run for Senate.

AllyCat

(17,102 posts)

4. No. They like to elect jerks like Abbott and Cancun Cruz

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Sat Feb 4, 2023, 09:23 PM

Feb 2023

In statewide races. SoS, AG. You name it. Their voters prefer racist fascist jackasses.

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