Texas Dem Won't Seek Re-Election To House

Texas Democratic Congressman Filemon Vela will not seek reelection next year. Vela is serving his fifth term in the House. He represents a southern Texas district that is embroiled in the ongoing surge of illegal immigrants across the border ever since the election of President Joe Biden. Upcoming redistricting may also affect Vela's chances for reelection.

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