Gov & Politics
After Upset State Senate Win, Pete Flores Plans to ‘Serve, Not Be Served’
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Republican Pete Flores credits his successful flip of Senate District 19 to a campaign based on "core values we all have."
Gov & Politics
Republican Pete Flores Wins Special Election to Fill Carlos Uresti’s Seat
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Republican Pete Flores secured 53 percent of the vote while opponent Pete Gallego had 47 percent.
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Pete vs. Pete: Flores, Gallego Battle for Votes Ahead of Runoff
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Flores and Gallego were the top vote-getters in a July 31 special election called by Gov. Greg Abbott to replace former State Sen. Carlos Uresti.
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Abbott Sets Runoff to Replace State Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18
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Abbott has scheduled a Sept. 18 special election runoff for SD 19, lawyers revealed Monday as they argued over one candidate's eligibility.
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GOP Sues to Kick Gallego off the Ballot in State Senate Special Election
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The state Republic Party claims that Pete Gallego lives in Austin, not in Senate District 19, which includes parts of San Antonio and West Texas.
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Flores, Gallego Head to Runoff in Senate District 19
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Republican Pete Flores and former Democratic U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego emerged out of a field of eight candidates Tuesday night to land in a runoff for the SD 19.
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In Special Election for Uresti State Senate Seat, a Bipartisan Scramble for a Runoff Berth
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Complicating the dynamic between Gallego and Gutierrez is a growing Republican effort to unify behind a single candidate.
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Early Voting Begins Monday in Race to Replace Carlos Uresti in Texas Senate
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Gov. Greg Abbott called a July 31 special election to replace Carlos Uresti, who resigned in June after he was convicted on felony charges.
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Former State Sen. Carlos Uresti Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
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The San Antonio Democrat's sentence comes after he was convicted of 11 felonies in connection with a now-defunct oilfield services company.
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Gov. Greg Abbott Announces July 31 Special Election for State Sen. Carlos Uresti’s Seat
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Uresti, a San Antonio Democrat, announced his resignation Monday, four months after he was found guilty of 11 felonies.