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Obama-Backed Committee Targeting Races In 11 States, Including Texas

JULIE CARR SMYTH, AP

Posted on February 9, 2018 · The group is targeting races in 11 states, including nine gubernatorial races, 18 legislative chambers, two ballot initiatives and two down-ballot races

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