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Pelosi explains why she ‘elbowed’ Republican congresswoman’s young daughter

Pelosi’s spokesperson insists that media is mispresenting video of Democrat ‘pushing’ child

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi accused of pushing congresswoman’s young daughter in photo op

Texas representative Mayra Flores was sworn-in at the Capitol last week

The Independent UK

Far-right, controversial candidates create new headaches for Kevin McCarthy

These candidates are quietly being described as "political disrupters" among House GOP leadership and outside campaign arms.

Axios

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GOP sees Rep. Mayra Flores as first of 3 Texas Republican Latinas in Congress

WASHINGTON — Having broken Democrats’ centurylong grip in the Rio Grande Valley, Mayra Flores received a hero’s welcome Tuesday evening as she became Texas’ newest member of Congress.

Tribune News Service

Texas’ 34th Congressional District flips to GOP in special election

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Flores wins Texas’ 34th Congressional District special election

Mayra Flores (R) defeated Dan Sanchez (D), Rene Coronado (D), and Juana Cantu-Cabrera (R) in a special general election for Texas’ 34th Congressional District on June 14. The previous incumbent, Filemon Vela (D), resigned on March 31, 2022.

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DeSantis responds as Elon Musk vows to vote for him as 2024 president

‘It’s embarrassing how hard this dude is trying to be Trump in every single way’

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Top takeaways from Tuesday's primary races

California may still be tabulating its votes from last week’s races, but the midterm primary calendar stops for no one, with contests in four states Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Primary takeaways: How to deal with Trump; and the Texas blues - Roll Call

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace won, while GOP colleague Tom Rice lost and their party flipped a Texas seat in Tuesday's elections.

Roll Call

Pro-Trump Republicans’ primary wins raise alarm about US democracy

Crucial races from Nevada to South Carolina returned candidates who back ‘big lie’ of stolen election while Democrats lost Hispanic votes in south Texas

The Guardian - US

GOP Win Says More About Filemon Vela than a South Texas ‘Red Wave’

When Congressman Filemon Vela decamped for K Street, he created a predictable opportunity for a Republican upset in the Valley.

Texas Observer

Tuesday’s Republican primaries should be an alarm bell to Democrats

Trump-backed candidates did well, Latino voters continued to drift to the right and the January 6 hearings had no discernible impact

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk suggests he may vote for Republican Ron DeSantis in 2024

World’s richest man says in tweet he is leaning towards Florida governor after voting Republican in Texas special election

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk says Ron DeSantis has his vote for president in 2024

The Florida Governor has emerged as a potential front-runner for the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination

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The Guardian - US

Mayra Flores wins special election to turn Texas House seat Republican

South Texas congressional district goes Republican for first time as party continues to make inroads among Latino voters

Benzinga

Elon Musk Votes Republican For 1st Time — Prefers This Candidate To Be Next US President

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has been sounding out recently that he has shifted his allegiance to the Republican party.

Roll Call

Key results from Tuesday’s primaries and special election - Roll Call

Results are in from Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Texas congressional primaries and a special election.

Roll Call

Republican flips Texas House seat Vela won by 13 points in 2020

The daughter of migrant workers, Republican Mayra Flores won the seat formerly held by Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela in Texas' 34th District.

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Republicans seek midterm momentum in Texas special election - Roll Call

A win by Republican Mayra Flores could boost her party even if the open seat in Texas' 34th District flips back to Democrats in November.

Roll Call

House Republicans announce fundraising effort to boost Latino members

House Republicans on Tuesday announced a new fundraising effort to grow the number of Hispanic members in Congress.

Tribune News Service

Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing

WASHINGTON — Republicans seeking to win back the House see an opportunity for a symbolic victory in South Texas, where a June 14 special election to replace former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela has given the GOP its best chance to flip a House seat since the 2020 elections.

Roll Call

Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing

Texas' Republican governor calling a special election in a district a Democrat won by 14 points in 2020 indicates the GOP sees an opportunity.

Tribune News Service

Gov. Abbott sets June 14 election to replace Democrat Vela in Congress; Texas may see rare fight of incumbents

WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott set a June 14 special election Monday to fill a South Texas congressional seat left vacant by last week’s sudden retirement of Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela.

The Independent UK

Texas results hint GOP Hispanic gains may endure post-Trump

Voters in heavily Hispanic parts of South Texas cast record numbers of ballots in the state’s Republican primary last week, leaving the GOP excited about a growing shift toward their party

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