REDISTRICTING

After losing to a Democrat in 2020, former GOP state Sen. Pete Flores seeks election in newly drawn Republican district

Within hours, Flores got the endorsement of Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway, who is vacating the seat to run for land commissioner, and then Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate.

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
Posted 9/21/21

A proposed redistricting map would shift most of Cedar Park and Leander to state Senate District 24, designed to help former Republican state Sen. Pete Flores get re-elected.

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