A.D. Ibarra

-South Texas

In what has been heralded as a clear statement by Texas voters, Pete Gallego has done the unthinkable, he has unseated a Republican incumbent in the traditionally red state of Texas by an overwhelmingly large margin as Gallego ousted the incumbent by a margin of 96,477 to Canseco's 87,255. "Growing up in West Texas, I have a bit of an independent streak," stated Gallego after a hard fought victory, "My practice has always been to vote in the interests of the people at home. That will not change. I intend to fight for every constituent- not just those at one end of the political spectrum." "Together, we will be an example for the rest of the country." Congressional District 23 spans 48,000 square miles, runs across two time zones, includes all or part of 29 counties, and makes up almost 22% of the State of Texas geographically. "This campaign has already been a long journey, but now the real work begins. It's time to get to work so that all families can have a shot at the American Dream, not just a privileged few," reiterated the victor. "None of this would've been possible without the many people who made calls, who knocked on doors, and who volunteered because they wanted to make a difference." Gallego will truly be a voice for Eagle Pass and Maverick County in Washington and we hope to continue supporting his labor of dedication, optimism for the future of South Texas and being a true representative of small business as the backbone of the American economy.