In the recent Texas legislative elections, Rep. Shawn Thierry, a Houston Democrat known for her controversial stance with Republicans on LGBTQ+ issues, is currently in a close primary runoff against challenger Lauren Ashley Simmons. The race for House District 146 has been notably tight, with only two precincts left to report. Simmons, a labor organizer, has emphasized the need for representation that aligns more closely with the district's values, stating, "We deserve somebody that aligns with our values." This election has garnered significant attention due to the implications it holds for the Democratic party in Texas.
Houston Rep. Shawn Thierry is neck-and-neck with Democratic primary challenger Lauren Ashley Simmons https://t.co/Qnc1fhXbm2
NEW: Houston State Rep. @ShawnieT146 forced into runoff with @LASimmonsTX146. “The results show that people in the district are ready for new representation. We deserve somebody that aligns with our values," Simmons said. #txlege https://t.co/dkbJq7QOEC
New: Rep. Shawn Thierry, the Houston Democrat who had angered her party by siding with Republicans on bills opposed by the LGBTQ+ community last year, has been forced into a primary runoff with labor organizer Laura Ashley Simmons. https://t.co/nham6r4Ptp
Houston Rep. Shawn Thierry is neck-and-neck with Democratic primary challenger Lauren Ashley Simmons https://t.co/Gs8DGOVM0G
.@ShawnieT146 is in runoff position against Lauren Simmons, but very narrowly so. It looks like there are only two precincts that haven't reported returns in #HD146. #txlege https://t.co/LKMnBh6LWN
.@ShawnieT146 in a tight one after EV against Laura Simmons in #HD146. #txlege https://t.co/OTix3ABnl1