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Alcala Challenges Scudder at Texas Dem Convention, Sanders Keynotes

6/23/2026

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Monique Alcala is challenging Kendall Scudder for Texas Democratic Party chair over fundraising and staff management.
Texas Democrats are convening Thursday in Corpus Christi for a two-and-a-half-day convention with about 6,500 attendees.
Speakers include Bernie Sanders and DNC Chair Ken Martin.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott called Bernie Sanders’ keynote socialist influence in Texas politics.
Democrats have launched a $30 million coordinated campaign and recruited candidates for every state and federal race.

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Monique Alcala is challenging Kendall Scudder for Texas Democratic Party chair over fundraising and staff management.
Texas Democrats are convening Thursday in Corpus Christi for a two-and-a-half-day convention with about 6,500 attendees.
Speakers include Bernie Sanders and DNC Chair Ken Martin.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott called Bernie Sanders’ keynote socialist influence in Texas politics.
Democrats have launched a $30 million coordinated campaign and recruited candidates for every state and federal race.