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Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP's 30-year hold on state politics
By Houston Public Media
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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