The Texas 34th District held a special election to replace Dem Filemon Vela, who resigned. The region has long been a bastion of Democrat rule... It was the site of the last battle of Democrat Confederates against the Union in the Civil War and has been held by the Democrat Party since 1870, www.historynet.com/battle-of-palmetto-ranch-american-civil-wars-final-battle/
Mayra won the largely Hispanic district by a 12% lead over Dem Dan Sanchez. Mayra is not only the first republican to win the district in 150 years, she is also the first Mexican-born woman to be elected to Congress (she is a legal immigrant who came here as a child). AND, she is also the first Republican that Elon Musk has ever voted for.
CNN hates her (click the pic). Since this was a special election, Mayra will have to run for re-election in November. The Dems openly brag about gerrymandering the district to make it more friendly to the Democrat Party. I quote: "she will be up for election for a full term in November against Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, who is shifting from the 15th Congressional District. The redrawn 34th District is considerably friendlier to Democrats"
Let's hope that Elon continues his considerable support. You can contribute here: www.mayrafloresforcongress.com/about-mayra/
Chesa Boudin Recall
In the midst of spiraling crime, San Francisco voters have ousted Chesa Boudin, the soft-on-crime DA, in the middle of his first term.
The Guardian views Mr. Boudin as a champion of criminal justice reform... but it seems that the citizens don't agree. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/08/chesa-boudin-san-francisco-recall-analysis
As an aside, Boudin is one of many Progressive DAs financed by George Soros. The list includes:
- Kim Foxx (Chicago), who releases murders based on 'mutual combat'
- George Gascon (Los Angeles)
- Larry Krasner (Philidelphia)
- Alvin Bragg (Manhattan)
Tom Rice
Five-term incumbent, Tom Rice, was thrashed in his primary bid for re-election by Russell Fry, a state legislator. Progressives are wailing about the Red Wave coming in November.
news.yahoo.com/tom-rice-south-carolina-ousts-035937178.html