Democratic Primary Part Two, Electric Boogaloo

Happy Monday, and welcome to the tenth edition of Waco Can’t Wait, a progressive newsletter focusing on McLennan County, Texas, and Federal politics. After a great week in Vegas, my wife and I are home and excited to get back into our normal routine.

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Now that all of the results are finalized from the March Democratic Primary, we can look forward to the May 24th Primary Runoff for candidates that did not meet the 50% threshold.1 I’ll be taking a quick look at the unresolved races and providing a little more context on the remaining candidates. But first, let’s take a look at the news!

Week in review (a collection of news from Waco, Texas, and beyond)

Waco:

After filing closed on Monday, the Special Election for Waco City Council District 2 will be contested by Tiffany Vidaña, Armando Arvizu, and Alice Rodriguez. While all candidates share an interest in improving communication between the city while also ensuring equitable development, I believe it is time for a new, younger voice on city council. As a resident of District 2, I will be supporting and volunteering my time with Tiffany Vidaña. Consider checking out her FB page, making a contribution, and volunteering on her campaign!

Texas:

Judge Amy Clark Meachum in Travis County has halted abuse inquires into parents of transgender children. Judge Meachum wrote that Governor Abbott’s order, which considers hormone and puberty-suppression drugs child abuse, is likely unconstitutional and violates separation of powers. The State of Texas has appealed the decision. This decision comes in the wake of state harassment of families with transgender children and health clinics providing gender-affirming care shutting down because of political pressure.

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