Republican Mayoral Victory In 85% Hispanic Border Town Gives Hope To GOP

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 Javier Villalobos has defeated Veronica Whitacre in the June 5 runoff election to win the position as the mayor of McAllen, Texas.

Villalobos, a Republican, won the election with 4,744 votes to Whitacre’s 4,538 votes. Villalobos won with 51.11% of the election total.

McAllen is a major border town of 140,000 people. 85% Hispanic, and voted for Biden last year by 17% and for Hillary Clinton in 2016 by a 41% margin.

It is seen by political observers as a major sign that Republicans and conservatives within the party are making serious inroads with Hispanic voters.

Newsmax TV host Steve Cortez noted: 

"The macro realignment accelerates in South Texas, and elsewhere, as Hispanics rally to America First: Strong Borders, Economic Nationalism, Pro-Police." 

Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted: "Javier Villalobos is a proven leader who cares deeply about the people of the Rio Grande Valley.  Congratulations @J_VillalobosLaw on becoming the next Mayor of McAllen!"

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