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Paxton-backed French ousts incumbent in Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff
Bo French, a rancher and mineral owner supported by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and GOP donors, is projected to defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the GOP primary for Texas Railroad Commissioner. The upset marks a significant shift in the race, with French's backing from prominent conservative figures.
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