Lupe Valdez Makes History In Texas By Winning Democratic Nod For Governor
in Texas on Tuesday, kicking off a tough race against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in November’s general election. Valdez’s victory in a runoff ― while somewhat expected, after she ran well ahead of Democratic opponent in the nine-candidate primary in March ― broke historic barriers as she becomes the first Latina and first openly gay person nominated for governor by a major party in the state. In Valdez, Texas Democrats chose a lesbian woman of color running on a progressive platform over White, a straight, white Houston businessman and son ...
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