Gina Ortiz Jones has won the Democratic nomination for the 23rd House district of Texas.
“I’m honored to be the Democratic nominee in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District," Ortiz Jones said. "I’ve dedicated my life to public service, and I’m running for Congress to expand the opportunities that allowed me to grow up healthy, get a quality education, and serve our country. Folks in South and West Texas are ready to send a leader to Washington who will fight for quality, lower cost health care, responsible and compassionate immigration reform, and an economy that works for everyone.”
She will face the winner of a Republican runoff between Tony Gonzalez and Paul Reyes. Gonzalez and Reyes were the top two candidates in a five candidate field on Super Tuesday.
The winner of the general election will take over the seat now held by Republican Will Hurd, who decided not to run for re-election.
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