Alex Mealer wins Republican Texas primary runoff for US House 9th District

Alex Mealer Texas Primary Runoff US House 9th District

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Alex Mealer wins the Republican primary runoff for the US House 9th District in Texas on May 26, 2026.

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Alex Mealer wins Republican Texas primary runoff for US House 9th District. By The Associated Press May 26, 2026, 9:22 PM WASHINGTON -- Alex Mealer has won the Republican primary runoff for the US House 9th District in Texas.

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