Immigration and Texas Town Politics

According to the Dallas Morning News, immigration played a key role in several recent Texas local elections:

Tim O'Hare, who made a name leading Farmers Branch's efforts to drive out illegal immigrants, was elected mayor of the Dallas County suburb Saturday.

Tim O'Hare celebrated his mayoral win on Saturday. The Farmers Branch City Council member made a name leading efforts to pass a ban on apartment rentals to illegal immigrants.

Meanwhile, Irving's incumbent mayor and a city council member beat challengers who wanted more immigration enforcement in the city – where campaigns were highly heated and often personal.

In Carrollton, Mayor Becky Miller lost in an election day onslaught by challenger Ron Branson.

While Mr. Branson had made a tougher stance on immigration the centerpiece of his campaign, the race appeared to turn in his favor over questions about statements Mrs. Miller had made about her past. On election day, Mr. Branson polled almost 700 more votes than Mrs. Miller.  Click here for the rest of the story.

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