Challengers line up to take on Rep. Lamar Smith, who represents part of Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than half a dozen Democrats have filed to run against a local Republican Congressman who has been in office for more than 30 years.
Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Austin, represents District 21 (see map), which stretches from downtown Austin down to San Antonio.
It also includes parts of Hays County and all of Blanco and Gillespie counties.
Smith has represented the area since 1987.
Next year’s election has brought out at least seven challengers or people who are seriously