The field for the May 1 special election features 11 Republicans, 10 Democrats, one independent and one Libertarian.
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Race to replace late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright already crowded — with more candidates likely
At least 11 candidates have surfaced for the May 1 special election, including Wright’s widow, Susan Wright.
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Gov. Greg Abbott sets May 1 special election to fill seat of late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright
Candidates have until March 3 to file, and early voting begins April 19.
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Susan Wright, GOP activist and wife of late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, moving toward campaign to replace him
She could launch a bid as soon as this week, according to sources close to the Wright family.
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U.S. Rep. Ron Wright dies weeks after testing positive for coronavirus
Wright, a Republican from Arlington, had been living with cancer for years. He was hospitalized for COVID-19 about two weeks ago.
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U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, hospitalized with cancer last year, tests positive for coronavirus
Wright, who was hospitalized in September while undergoing cancer treatment, said in a statement that he’s been in quarantine since Friday.
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John Cornyn says he won’t join growing number of Texas Republicans planning to object to certification of Joe Biden’s win
The state’s senior senator said Tuesday he will not object to certifying President Donald Trump’s reelection defeat “based on unproven allegations.”
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National Democrats add three more Texas congressional districts to target list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Wednesday it is now targeting Reps. Van Taylor of Plano, Roger Williams of Austin and Ron Wright of Arlington.
