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INSANE: Democrat rep henry cuellar declared winner in texas recount 82af2121 cae6 4c05 aaea 7c3e7920cdf4 | Rare Historical Photos

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A recount in Texas affirmed Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar as the winner Tuesday of his primary race against progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros, who had trailed by fewer than 200 votes following a runoff in May.

Cuellar, a nine-term congressman, defeated Cisneros by 289 votes, according to results of the recount announced by by the Texas Democratic Party.

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