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A Few Surprises in Immigration-Related Races

November 5, 2008 – 8:07 pm

Here’s a run-down of the races we were watching. In some, the immigration issue played a role—or failed to; in others, immigrant voters’ voices were heard. More details to come later on some of the major stories. (All results from NYTimes.com, unless linked elsewhere.)

Texas 22: Republican Pete Olson beat Democratic incumbent Rep. Nick Lampson, [...]

By Amy Crawford | Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears | Also tagged Barletta, Chris Carney, Chris Hackett, Columbia, Congress, Florida, Gerry Connolly, immigrant voters, Immigration, Keith Fimian, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Nick Lampson, Pennsylvania, Pete Olson, Texas, virginia | Comments

Races We’re Watching: Part 1

November 2, 2008 – 9:29 am

Two days before the election, the immigration issue and/or immigrant voters are playing a big role in a handful of Congressional races. Here’s what we’re watching:

Texas 22: Democrat Nick Lampson hopes to fend off a challenge from Republican Pete Olson with the help of South Asian voters. A Zogby poll has the Republican substantially ahead, [...]

By Amy Crawford | Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears | Also tagged Barletta, Chris Carney, Chris Hackett, Columbia, Congress, Florida, Gerry Connolly, immigrant voters, Immigration, Keith Fimian, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Nick Lampson, Pennsylvania, Pete Olson, Texas, virginia | Comments

Real Clear Politics Lists Top House Races

September 22, 2008 – 6:14 pm

Several of the congressional races News 21 has been following are on a new ranked list of 50 House races to watch. In some of these districts, immigration is an issue; in others, immigrant voters may tilt the election.

6. Texas 22 – Republican Pete Olson challenges Democrat Nick Lampson, who won this very Republican district [...]