Progressive group wants to oust two House Democrats in March 1 primary

[TexasTowelie]

by Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune


A new coalition that wants to install "better" Democrats in the Texas Legislature is endorsing primary opponents to two House members who were central in intraparty disputes last year.

The Texans for Better Democrats Coalition is throwing its weight behind Candis Houston, who is running against Rep. Harold Dutton of Houston, and Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez, who is competing against Rep. Art Fierro after she was drawn her out of her El Paso district during redistricting.

The Democratic group is also endorsing Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in her reelection bid as she faces a group of primary challengers including Erica Davis, the top staffer for a Harris County constable.

The coalition launched in October, and it is made up of three progressive groups tied to organized labor: the Texas Organizing Project, Communications Workers of America and Working Families Party. They are prepared to spend about $250,000 across the three primaries, funding field and mail programs in each one, said Pedro Lira, co-director of the Texas WFP.

Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/02/07/texas-house-democrats-primary-2022/

[Budi]

1. Considering their legislative voting record so far, ...🙄

I hope people wake up to who they really are.

[empedocles]

2. Be nice if people are picked, who can win in November