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Texas runoff to settle moderate, pro-oil Democrat's fate

Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar is the most conservative Democrat in the House on a number of issues and one of the oil and natural gas industry’s top congressional allies.

Texas House race poses test for Democrats on abortion and climate politics

Texas House race poses test for Democrats on abortion and climate politics

As the battle over abortion puts more attention on the race, environmentalists hope to rally support for Cisneros, whom they view as a champion of bold climate action, and erode support for Cuellar, whom they have dubbed “Big Oil's favorite Democrat.”
Another Texas House primary showdown is coming, and it's all about climate policy and Big Oil donations

Another Texas House primary showdown is coming, and it's all about climate policy and Big Oil donations

Jessica Cisneros is mounting another primary challenge against Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.), this time targeting fossil fuel industry donations.
'Green New Deal' Democrat aims for a Texas oil patch upset
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'Green New Deal' Democrat aims for a Texas oil patch upset

Progressive candidate Jessica Cisneros is hoping for an AOC-style win against powerful Democratic House incumbent Henry Cuellar in Tuesday's primary.

Texas Green New Deal candidate could defeat Koch-backed Congressman

Texas’ 28th congressional district stretches from Laredo to San Antonio’s East Side. Along the way, it cuts through one of America’s most productive fossil fuel sites. Known as the Eagle Ford Shale reserve, fracking has driven a huge natural gas and oil boom there over the past decade.
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