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Tag: Congressman Pete Olson

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Fort Bend County Sheriff Mum On Political Future

Andrew Schneider

Posted on July 11, 2019 · Republican Sheriff Troy Nehls, who recently announced he would not run for a third term, has been mentioned as a potential congressional candidate.

Tags 2020 election Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Texas Constitution

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Conservative Activists Rally Against “Socialism” In Sugar Land

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 15, 2019 · Speakers, including former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, linked socialism to everything from illegal immigration to abortion.

Tags City of Sugar Land Congressman Pete Olson Republican Party socialism tom delay

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Conservatives To Hold Rally Against “Socialism” In Sugar Land

Andrew Schneider

Posted on April 11, 2019 · Headliners at the event include Republican Congressman Pete Olson and former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

Tags Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County socialism sugar land tom delay

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Fort Bend GOP Apologizes for Ad Targeting Hindu Voters, But Controversy May Persist

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 20, 2018 · The ad sought to appeal to Hindu voters by equating Ganesha with the Republican elephant. The Hindu American Foundation denounced it as “problematic and offensive.”

Tags Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County Hinduism Republican Party Sri Preston Kulkarni

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How Asian-American Voters Could Decide The Olson-Kulkarni Contest

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 19, 2018 · Texas’ 22nd Congressional District has been a safe Republican seat for most of the past four decades. But the race between incumbent Rep. Pete Olson and his Democratic challenger, Sri Preston Kulkarni, is tightening.

Tags 2018 Texas midterms asian-americans Congressman Pete Olson Sri Preston Kulkarni Texas Congressional District 22

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Growing Diversity in Fort Bend County May Make for Tight Contest in TX-22

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 18, 2018 · Congressman Pete Olson is running for a sixth term in what has long been safe Republican territory. His Democratic opponent, Sri Preston Kulkarni, is hoping Asian-American voters can help him score an upset.

Tags 2018 midterm elections Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County Sri Preston Kulkarni Texas Congressional District 22

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Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls Won’t Run For Congress in 2018

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 8, 2017 · Nehls cited financial and family reasons for his decision not to challenge Congressman Pete Olson next year, but he said he may run in 2020 after his current term as sheriff ends

Tags 2018 elections Congressman Pete Olson Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls texas primary

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