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In one of the state’s closely-watched GOP Congressional primary elections, a political veteran will face a newcomer in a runoff. Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea has the story.
March 3, 2010 · The 23rd Congressional District in Texas is geographically the largest – stretching from northwest San Antonio – along the Texas/Mexico border – to the suburbs of El Paso. Despite its vastness, the bulk its constituents live in Bexar County. Five candidates faced off in the primary. On Tuesday night Francisco “Quico” Canseco enjoyed an early voting lead of 38 percent. At his election night gathering he was already preparing for a runoff.
"It is understood that when you’ve got five candidates in one race, it’s going to be very tough to get the fifty percent. We did a very fine job, I’m very proud of my staff. Afterall, this is a grass roots effort in order to gain the 23rd Congressional District," Conseco proclaimed.
While second place challenger Will Hurd is new to politics, this is Canseco’s third try to grab the GOP nomination. In 2008, he lost to former Bexar County Commissioner Lyle Larson. Despite those setbacks, Canseco is confident he can not only grab the nomination, but also beat Democratic incumbent Ciro Rodriguez in November.
"I believe in dusting myself off, correcting whatever errors or defects there are and moving forward. I’m determined to gain the nomination of the Republican party and also to win in the 23rd congressional district."
Newcomer Will Hurd will again use his experience working with the CIA to bolster his campaign for the nomination. Canseco will tout his banking and law experience to emphasize his conservative Republican values. A runoff election is scheduled for April 13. |
