Three U.S. House races in South Texas are carrying unusually high stakes as Republicans close in on retaking control of Congress.
For Republicans, victories by any of three Latina candidates running for House seats in the region — Rep. Mayra Flores, Monica De La Cruz and Cassy Garcia — would deepen inroads the GOP is making nationally with Hispanic voters and demoralize Democrats in a place that has long been their turf.was hosting his Election Night party in the border city of McAllen, reflecting the GOP's eagerness to show conservatives are expanding their territory.
Underscoring the intensity of the races heading into Tuesday, former president Bill Clinton swung through South Texas on Monday to campaign for Democrats. Big-name Republicans have also swooped into the region, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the weekend.
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