Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker is seeking the Democratic nomination for Harris County Judge even though there's already a Democrat holding the seat, two-term incumbent Lina Hidalgo.
"I just filed for election for Harris County Judge," Parker said at a Wednesday morning press conference. "And I believe my experience and skillset are perfect for what Harris County needs."
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Our political insiders, strategists Odus Evbagharu and Court Koenning, weigh in on the measures, and they discuss the possibility of a mid-cycle redistricting effort by Texas Republicans in an effort to strengthen the party's hold in Congress.
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