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Many Texas Democrats are distancing themselves from President Joe Biden as centrist and liberal candidates alike contest the first primary elections of the 2022 midterm cycle.

Former Austin City Council Member Greg Casar and state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin are among four Democratic candidates running for the 35th Congressional District seat.

Casar has impressive progressive endorsements, from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. But he also is tied to some of Austin’s most progressive policies which have attracted powerful enemies and turned off some moderate Democrats.

The number of competitive House districts is dropping, as both Republicans and Democrats use redistricting to draw themselves into safe seats.

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Henry Cuellar is an increasingly rare politician in the Democratic Party, a conservative-leaning lawmaker whose unapologetic defense of gu...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Henry Cuellar is an increasingly rare politician in the Democratic Party, a conservative-leaning lawmaker whose unapologetic defense of gun rights and the energy industry during his 17 years in Congress long delighted his Texas constituents.

Activist groups want to push the Democratic Party in Congress to the left by notching midterm primary election wins that replace establishment, moderate incumbents with progressive alternatives. Many see Rep.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Henry Cuellar is an increasingly rare politician in the...

Rep. Henry Cuellar is an increasingly rare politician in the Democratic Party, a conservative-leaning lawmaker whose unapologetic defense of gun rights and the energy industry during his 17 years in Congress long delighted his Texas constituents.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Henry Cuellar is an increasingly rare politician in the...