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In reply to the discussion: Jasmine Crockett Holds Big Lead in Texas Primary (& Abbot spends millions to fight her). [View all]LetMyPeopleVote
(177,914 posts)Her congressional district was destroyed by this gerrymander. The same thing was done to Al Green who is now in a primary for a different congressional district (CD 18). CD 18 used to be Sheila Jackson Lee's district and was vacant for almost a year when Sylvester Turned died. My oldest was in CD 18 but was moved to another district as a result of the gerrymander for the 2026 election cycle. Al Green is now in a tough primary against Christian Menefee who was just elected to replace Turner. I have heard that Menefee is ahead according to a poll, but Green has been around for a long time.
I personally like Al Green and spoke at an election event he hosted. Green introduced me to both Hillary Clinton and John Lewis as his attorney because I have worked on some voter protection efforts with him and other.
Texas politics are strange right now. I voted for Talarico but would be glad to support Crockett.