Barely.
It was remarkable how fast the city's best-connected neoliberal could spin it.
The Republican was over-praised by her fellow traveler -- natch -- but spoiled the goodwill quickly by complaining of ... *yawn* voter fraud.
Alvarado's reputation as the Bluest of Dogs didn't damage her prospects at all. She did, after all, give Sylvia Garcia a close run for the money almost six years ago when Mario Gallegos passed away, so in general terms the La Raza in the East End like to reward the Latina whose turn it is. You also have to tip your cap to Carol's machine, headed up by her sister, the chair of SD-6, who pulled out all the stops. (You may recall that Patrona Yolanda, a staunch Hillarian, vindictively punished a Bernie Sanders delegate to the 2016 state convention.)
Here's the cautionary tale for Democrats.
There it is: @RepAlvarado145 finishes with 50.4% with all precincts in. Avoids a runoff by 60 votes, out of 15,084. #SD6 #txlege— Jasper Scherer (@jaspscherer) December 12, 2018
It was remarkable how fast the city's best-connected neoliberal could spin it.
Wow, @RepAlvarado145 killed it tonight in the #sd6 race. Congrats! #txlege— Kris Banks (@KrisBanks) December 12, 2018
The Republican was over-praised by her fellow traveler -- natch -- but spoiled the goodwill quickly by complaining of ... *yawn* voter fraud.
A very impressive performance in her 1st campaign for public office by @Fierro4Texas in the #txlege #SD6 Special Election! She won 23% of the vote, only 1% behind the 2nd place finisher in the heavily Dem SD6. I suspect we may see Fierro as a #TXGOP candidate in 2020 here in #HOU— Mark P. Jones (@MarkPJonesTX) December 12, 2018
According to sources there has been blatant & organized voter fraud in #SD6 spc election. We have also had several anecdotal reports of only 2 individuals being on the ballot, as well as Martha Fierro being listed as Libertarian. There will be no concession as of tonight. #txlege— Martha Fierro (@Fierro4Texas) December 12, 2018
Alvarado's reputation as the Bluest of Dogs didn't damage her prospects at all. She did, after all, give Sylvia Garcia a close run for the money almost six years ago when Mario Gallegos passed away, so in general terms the La Raza in the East End like to reward the Latina whose turn it is. You also have to tip your cap to Carol's machine, headed up by her sister, the chair of SD-6, who pulled out all the stops. (You may recall that Patrona Yolanda, a staunch Hillarian, vindictively punished a Bernie Sanders delegate to the 2016 state convention.)
Here's the cautionary tale for Democrats.
Full Results from #SD6:— USA Election Watch (@electionwatchus) December 12, 2018
Carol Alvarado (D): 7,602 (50.40%) [Hold]
Ana Hernandez (D): 3,670 (24.33%)
Martha Elena Fierro (R): 3,493 (23.16%)
Mia Mundy (D): 319 (2.11%)
Partisan Totals
Democratic Candidates: 11,591 (76.84%) -13.76%
Martha Elena Fierro (R): 3,493 (23.16%) +14.16%
