Yes, a Republican just won in the Democratic stronghold of South Texas. Here's a reality check.

Mayra Flores and her backers spent more than $1 million on TV ads to win a term that expires in January. SouthTexas TexasPolitics Republicans Democrats 2022Elections

hailed a narrow win by GOP candidate Mayra Flores in Tuesday's special election for an open South Texas congressional seat as a sign the Republicans are winning ground in the blue-leaning region., Flores — a Mexico-born respiratory therapist — bested top-finishing Democrat Dan Sanchez by winning just 50.98% of the vote. Sanchez ended with 43.33% and another Democrat, Rene Coronado, landed 4.14%.

After President Joe Biden underperformed in South Texas in 2020, Republicans targeted the longtime Democratic stronghold and haveTo be sure, Flores' victory is painful for the Dems, who declined to spend on the race so they could conserve resources for November. That said, it wasn't cheap for the GOP.

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