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Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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The Texas Tribune
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The Waco Bridge / CatchLight Local / Report for America
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