Congressional District 35 seat creates highly-contested race for Texas Democrats, Republicans

Austin (KXAN) — A vacant seat in Congressional District 35 has created a highly-contested race for Texas Democrats.The district, which covers east and southeast Travis County and snakes down narrowly along Interstate 35 into San Antonio, has been represented by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, since its drawing in 2010. But Doggett’s decision to run for reelection in newly-drawn District 37 has opened the door for four candidates hoping to seize the Democratic nomination and ultimat