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Texas Democrats rely on voters of color to be competitive. So why are their top statewide candidates mostly white?

Published: Nov. 18, 2021, 11 a.m.

The GOP slate for statewide office includes two high-profile Latinos and two Black candidates who have previously held state or federal office. Republicans are making a play to be more competitive with voters of color as the state\u2019s electorate grows more diverse.