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Jake Ellzey was sworn into the House of Representatives after defeating a Trump-backed opponent in a Texas special election, signaling potential limits to the former president's influence in GOP politics.
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Former President and endorser of Susan Wright
Special election candidate and widow of Ron Wright
Deceased U.S. Representative
ALSO MENTIONED Rick Perry, Former Governor of Texas
SW Special election candidate and widow of Ron Wright
RW Deceased U.S. Representative
ALSO MENTIONED Rick Perry, Former Governor of Texas
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