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Trump-backed Air Force veteran wins GOP runoff in newly-redistricted House district

May 27, 2026Right

Trump-backed Republican Carlos de la Cruz toppled Texas lawmaker John Lujan in a runoff for a newly redrawn congressional district stretching from Austin to San Antonio.

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Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary runoff for new Texas House seat

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May 27, 2026

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Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary runoff for new Texas House seat

Former oil and gas executive Alex Mealer, who was backed by President Trump, is projected to defeat state Rep. Briscoe Cain and win the GOP primary for Texas’s newly drawn 9th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Mealer, who was supported by some House GOP leadership, beat Cain, who was endorsed by Gov. Greg…

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Trump-Backed Candidate Wins G.O.P. Race in San Antonio District

The New York Times

May 27, 2026

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Trump-Backed Candidate Wins G.O.P. Race in San Antonio District

Carlos De La Cruz, a first-time candidate, defeated a moderate rival in a U.S. House district that was redrawn to favor Republicans, but where Democrats see an opportunity.

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