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Republican Pete Flores Upsets Democrat Pete Gallego in Race for Uresti Seat

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 19, 2018 · Democrat Gallego has conceded to Flores in the race to replace convicted former state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, in a Democratic-leaning district. Flores will become the first Hispanic Republican to serve in the state Senate.

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Party Politics, Ep. 70: Texas School Districts Receive First Official A-F Grades

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 17, 2018 · Brandon and Jay talk about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott staffers making six figures

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Republican Pete Flores, Democrat Pete Gallego Set for Runoff for Uresti Seat

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 1, 2018 · The race to replace ex-state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, is headed to a runoff featuring Republican Pete Flores and Democrat Pete Gallego

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Special Election for Uresti State Senate Seat Underway

VINCE KONG, Texas Public Radio

Posted on July 31, 2018 · Tuesday's best-known hopefuls are Democrats Roland Gutierrez and Pete Gallego

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Posted on July 19, 2017 · Our hosts analyze the special session of the Texas Legislature using more sports metaphors than you can shake a foam finger at.

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