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The political arm of an influential civil rights group in the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday announced its endorsement of three Democratic candidates in the upcoming primary elections for key leadership posts on the South Texas border.

Michelle Vallejo, a progressive, lost by over 8 percentage points in the once-Democratic stronghold that flipped in 2022.

Michelle Vallejo, a progressive, lost by over 8 percentage points in the once-Democratic stronghold that flipped in 2022.

Most of the state’s competitive races are concentrated in San Antonio and southward, including all of the tightest congressional contests.

Michelle Vallejo faces Ruben Ramirez in a runoff for the Democratic nomination in the 15th Congressional District. A nonprofit that supports Vallejo is accused of breaking campaign finance rules.

In Democratic runoff for South Texas congressional seat, nonprofit backing a candidate is accused of campaign finance violations

In Democratic runoff for South Texas congressional seat, nonprofit backing a candidate is accused of campaign finance violations

As Texas’ demographics continue to change, the Rio Grande Valley has received more national attention. But the Valley’s status as a political hotspot contrasts with the very practical challenge of historically low voter turnout.

MCALLEN — In the first days of his campaign for governor, Beto O’Rourke made a beeline to this southernmost corner of the state, saying it...