The unprecedented rightward shift in Texas’ GOP congressional delegation that began in the March primary continued in Tuesday night’s runoffs.
In Harris County, Alexandra Mealer defeated State Rep. Briscoe Cain in a runoff for the open seat in Congressional District 9.
Mealer has been endorsed by Houston businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and President Trump. Cain, who was a close political ally of disgraced former speaker Dennis Bonnen, has feuded with the grassroots for supporting power sharing arrangements with Democrats and supporting the impeachment of Ken Paxton.
Also in Harris County, John Bonck defeated Shelley DeZevallos in CD 38. This is an open seat currently held by Wesley Hunt, who chose to run for the U.S. Senate but came in third.
In the Panhandle, Tom Sell defeated Abraham Enriquez for CD 19.
Outside San Antonio, Carlos de la Cruz defeated State Rep. John Lujan for CD 35. De la Cruz’s sister, Monica, represents a neighboring district.
Monica de la Cruz recently drew grassroots ire for a legislative proposal some derided as amnesty.
A handful of districts drawn to elect Democrats in the General Election also had runoffs for their token GOP opposition.
The General Election is scheduled for November 3.
