After 2018 wake-up call, Tarrant Republicans scramble to fend off Democrats in Texas House races
AUSTIN — Texas Democrats like their chances this election cycle. If you need proof, look no further than deep-red Tarrant County.
For years, it’s been the largest urban county in the state still voting Republican. In November, Democrats will compete in seven of the eight state house districts held by the GOP in the county. Democrats came within a few thousand votes of victory in five of those races in 2018.
So is the Democratic challenge real this year?
Republicans are not taking it lightly, but despite Democrats' growing strength, GOP lawmakers remain confident they will keep Tarrant red.
“Last cycle was a wake-up call for a lot of people who perhaps have been complacent when they’ve had a challenger,” said State Rep. Craig Goldman, a four-term Republican incumbent who has a Democratic and Libertarian challenger. “I’m going to run a vigorous campaign and I know my fellow state house candidates will as well. I feel confident that we will win.”
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