Wife Of Late Congressman Headed Into Runoff After Tight Election

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Republican Susan Wright, the wife of late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright, has the lead in the race for Congressional District 6, with the special election to succeed him headed into a runoff.

With all polling places reporting, Wright had 19.2% of the votes, according unofficial numbers from the Texas Secretary of State. Next behind her were Republican State Rep. Jake Ellzey with 13.9% and Democrat Jana Lynne Sanchez with 13.4%.

Wright received the endorsement of the state Republican executive committee. Ellzey, a Republican state representative, fought accusations that he was not a "true conservative" and received the endorsement of former Texas Governor Rick Perry.

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Susan Wright Gets GOP Endorsement To Succeed Husband In Congress

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Susan Wright, the wife of late congressman Ron Wright, has received an important endorsement to replace him in a special election.

The state Republican executive committee (SREC) has voted 43 to 9, with 7 abstentions, to endorse Wright for the District 6 US House seat, which is being contested by 10 Democrats and 11 Republicans.

Wright, who has a history of Republican party activism, tweeted her gratitude for the endorsement, which will likely give her a serious advantage in the race.

"What an honor to receive the endorsement of the hard-working conservative men and women of the SREC.

Thank you, @TexasGOP, for your trust and support — together, we’re uniting the party to #KeepTexasRed. #TX06"

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Trump Aide Katrina Pierson Planning Congressional Run

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As this blog reported Saturday, The Washington Times and other media are now confirming that former Trump Communications Director Katrina Pierson will seek the open congressional seat held by the late Rep. Ron Wright.

The Hill reported the news Sunday night, citing “five sources with knowledge of her planning,” that Pierson will file paperwork in the coming days. Wednesday is the final day of filing for the May 1 special election.

Pierson, a former Tea Party activist, has had “advanced conversations with a top Republican consulting firm” and expects to receive the backing of Trump himself, something insiers have confirmed to this blog as well.

In a text message to The Hill Sunday night, Pierson declined to directly say that she would run, but didn’t deny it, either.

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BREAKING: GOP Congressman Ron Wright Has Died Of Cancer, Complications From Covid-19

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Arlington Republican Congressman Ron Wright has died of Cancer and complications of Covid-19, the Dallas Morning News reports. 

His family and spokesperson confirmed Wright’s death Monday morning. The 67-year-old congressman, who was reelected in November, had been battling cancer.

Wright is the first member of Congress to die of COVID-19.

According to a statement, Wright had been keeping a vigorous work scheduled before contracting the virus. Two weeks ago Wright and his wife, Susan, were admitted to Baylor hospital in Dallas because of COVID-19 side effects.

Wright announced on Jan. 21 that he had tested positive “after coming in contact with an individual with the virus last week.” He had been in quarantine since Jan. 15 and said he would remain in quarantine until doctors cleared him to return to work.

Monday afternoon, Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted his condolences:

"Heidi and I are saddened to hear of Congressman Wright’s passing. Ron was not only a dedicated public servant, a principled conservative, and a proud Texan, he was also a loving father and grandfather."

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