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The margin between U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and Jessica Cisneros, his challenger in the May 24 Democratic Primary runoff, stands at 281 votes.
Progressive candidate Jessica Cisneros will request a recount in her Democratic primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, a widely watched race he leads by a margin of just 281 votes. Cisneros, a 29-year-old immigration attorney challenging the nine-term centrist incumbent, made her announcement Monday after the Texas Democratic Party certified the results. A recount will delay the declaration of an official winner for roughly two weeks,The contest gained national attention as a key fight as progressives and establishment Democrats wage a wider struggle for the direction of the party.
"Our movement never was just about one politician — it was about taking on an unjust system that rewards corruption and corporate profits at the expense of the needs of working people," Cisneros said in a written statement."Our community isn't done fighting, we are filing for a recount." The race's 0.6% margin is well below the 10% threshold needed under state law to request a recount. Cisneros, who also ran a tight 2020 race against Cuellar, said the narrow margin obligates her to continue the fight.Cuellar already declared victory on election night, when he held a 177-vote advantage. On Monday, he declared victory a second time after final canvasing slightly increased his lead.Stay on top of San Antonio news and views.
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