Houston Democrats lead some GOP-held Texas House races, returns show
Houston Chronicle · Sam González Kelly, Yilun Cheng ·
The “blue wave” in Houston could extend all the way to the Texas House of Representatives, with Democratic challengers leading several Republican incumbents.
The “blue wave” in Houston could extend all the way to the Texas House of Representatives, with Democratic challengers leading several Republican incumbents in local races, according to unofficial returns.
GOP state Reps. Lacey Hull, Charles Cunningham, Mike Schofield, Valoree Swanson and Gary Gates all were trailing in their reelection bids in early returns Wednesday morning. Hull conceded the race to her opponent, Tyler Smith, on social media. Republicans also were trailing in a couple of races for seats vacated by GOP incumbents, despite unprecedented efforts by Gov. Greg Abbott to recruit candidates and spend millions in races across the county.
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