Progressive Democrats advance in San Antonio-area races for Congress
Congressional candidate Greg Casar greets attendees and poses for photos at his campaign watch party held at Native Hostel in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2022. Democratic candidate Greg Casar declared victory in the primaries and celebrated with staff members, volunteers, and supporters at the party.
The battle for the district, which stretches down Interstate 35 from Austin to San Antonio, was among Texas’ most watched on Tuesday night. Casar faced three challengers: state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, San Antonio City Councilmember Rebecca Viagran and Carla-Joy Sisco. That race is one of several San Antonio-area contests that are likely headed to a runoff. Among them: the high-energy primaries on both sides of the aisle in South Texas’ 28th district, currently represented by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo.Cuellar, a moderate Democrat, has been targeted by both parties, whose attack efforts have increased in recent weeks after the FBI raided his home and campaign office.
In Texas 15th district, which runs from Guadalupe to Hidalgo counties, nine Republicans and six Democrats were on the ballot to represent the open seat. It’s currently represented by U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, but he switched districts ahead of the primary. In that district, the Republican race is already tucked away. The Associated Press called the race for insurance agent Monica De La Cruz, who held 56 percent of the vote with 40 percent of precincts reporting.
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