"Jill Dutton Defeats Brent Money in Texas House Special Election"
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In the Texas House District 2 special election runoff, despite receiving high-profile endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, Brent Money was narrowly defeated by Jill Dutton. Dutton's local appeal and focus on specific counties helped her secure a 111-vote victory. The race was closely watched by top political figures in Texas, with implications for the upcoming March primary. Money's emphasis on endorsements and party divide was overshadowed by Dutton's local connections and tailored voter outreach.
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