Democrats Mobilized by Anger at Trump Surge in Texas Primary
- Strong turnout recorded in first primary of 2018 campaign
- Influx of women candidates reflected in state results
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Texas Democrats surged to voting booths in the first primary of the 2018 election campaign, providing a clear demonstration of a fired-up party on pace to send a significant number of women to face Republican congressional candidates in November.
The Democratic turnout Tuesday was particularly strong in affluent suburban areas that are models for the kind of congressional districts the party is targeting in its quest to win control of the U.S. House in midterm elections that will be the first national referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency.