DLCC expands target list in Texas as Talarico’s rise sparks hope for Democrats
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is expanding its target list for Texas legislative seats. This move comes as Democrats feel optimistic about their chances in the state, particularly following state Rep. James Talarico's performance in a closely watched Senate race. The DLCC aims to flip several Republican-held districts in an effort to increase Democratic representation in Texas.
- ▪The DLCC is adding a dozen more seats in the Texas state House to its target list.
- ▪Democrats believe they have momentum in Texas due to recent electoral performances.
- ▪The DLCC is investing resources in Texas legislative races for the first time since 2020.
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee on Wednesday revealed it is expanding its target list of seats to flip in Texas’s Legislature. The DLCC, which operates as the Democratic Party’s campaign arm aiming to boost its presence in state legislatures across the country, announced it is adding a dozen more seats in the Texas state House to its list, in addition to the three districts it was already backing. The development comes as Democrats believe momentum is growing in their bid to grow their presence in the deep-red Lone Star state, in part due to state Rep. James Talarico’s performance in one of the country’s most closely watched Senate races.
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