The Texas Legislature's congressional redistricting effort is set to move Hill County out of the 6th District, represented by Jake Ellzey, to the 17th District, currently represented by Pete Sessions. Bosque County is also in District 17 under the new map. The mid-decade redistricting was requested by President Donald Trump, who said that Republicans were … Continue reading New congressional map moves area to District 17
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Filing set to begin Saturday for March primary elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 With redistricting complete at the state level, party primary elections are on track to be held Tuesday, March 1, and the filing period for Republican and Democratic candidates will open this Saturday. Alternative election and filing dates were a possibility if the Texas Legislature did not finish the new … Continue reading Filing set to begin Saturday for March primary elections
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