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A special election was held in Texas Saturday for the 6th Congressional District. Texas Democrats (and national Democrats) were hopeful that their party could successfully pick up the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Ron Wright, a Republican (pictured above). Just like Charlie Brown and Lucy with the football, it looks as though the hopes of Democrats have once again been extinguished.
A run-off will be between Rep. Wright’s widow, Susan, who won the top spot in the run-off and state Rep. Jake Ellzey. A Democrat came in third place, though, and almost made the second spot in the run-off. As I write this, the second-place winner has not been officially called. Here is the breakdown for the top three: