Date set for election to fill 6th Congressional District seat

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The run-off election to fill the 6th Congressional District seat of the late Congressman Ron Wright will be on July 27th.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the date  Wednesday, setting up a meeting of the two Republicans who earned the most votes in the May 1st election.

The top vote-getter, Wright's widow Susan Wright will face State Representative Jake Ellzey.

The winner completes the remainder of Ron Wright's term which runs through January of 2023.

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