TX-25: National Democrats add Oliver race to 'Red to Blue' program
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee named Julie Oliver, an Austin attorney aiming to unseat U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, to its “Red to Blue” program.
The district was already on the committee’s target list, among several GOP-held seats in Texas, but the new designation gives Oliver organizational and fundraising support, including strategic guidance and training.
The move signals Democrats’ growing hopes in flipping the 25th Congressional District.
“Texans know tough, and Julie Oliver has always beat the odds,” DCCC chairwoman Cheri Bustos said in a statement. “A homeless, pregnant teenager who dropped out of high school, Julie endured to finish high school, put herself through college and law school with a young family and build a successful career. Julie understands the everyday struggles that so many Texans face, and she’s running for Congress to make sure everyone has a fair shot.”
The 25th District includes portions of East, Central and West Austin, as well as western Travis and Hays counties and most of Fort Hood. It stretches to just south of Fort Worth.
Oliver joined six Texas candidates, and was the second Democrat from Central Texas, in the Red to Blue program. Wendy Davis, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate now running against U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Hays County, was added to the program in January.
“Our campaign’s message of taking on the corporate special interests and bringing down the high cost of health care so that every Texas family can thrive is resonating across this district, and today’s announcement is the latest sign that this district is ready to flip in November,” Oliver said.
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