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applegrove

(132,264 posts)
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 06:59 PM Feb 8

In a stunning upset, Democrat Na'Cole Thompson just won Leander, Texas' Mayoral Election.

BREAKING: In a stunning upset, Democrat Na’Cole Thompson just won Leander, Texas’ Mayoral Election.

Another Democratic victory in a Trump won seat!

Bruce Little (@brucedlittle.bsky.social) 2026-02-08T22:32:33.558Z
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In a stunning upset, Democrat Na'Cole Thompson just won Leander, Texas' Mayoral Election. (Original Post) applegrove Feb 8 OP
.. UpInArms Feb 8 #1
Good news Mysterian Feb 8 #2
Very red area. Our Texas town does not show party affiliation for its candidates but we know. efhmc Feb 8 #3
Congrats on your victory, Mayor Thompson! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 8 #4
Congratulations Ms Mayor. NoMoreRepugs Feb 8 #5
Wow. That's impressive. ananda Feb 8 #6
Excellent news! sheshe2 Feb 8 #7
super news on stupor bowl day msongs Feb 8 #8
With 57% of the vote! progressoid Feb 8 #9
hot diggety dog. AllaN01Bear Feb 8 #10
Gasp! mwmisses4289 Feb 8 #11
Congratulations Na'cole Thompson and Texas Democrats! FakeNoose Feb 8 #12
YES! Blue_Roses Feb 8 #13

efhmc

(16,680 posts)
3. Very red area. Our Texas town does not show party affiliation for its candidates but we know.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 07:05 PM
Feb 8

ananda

(35,177 posts)
6. Wow. That's impressive.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 07:13 PM
Feb 8

I used to play bridge with and against
some krazy konservatives from Leander.

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