Rural Republicans have long been the floodwall that’s held back hopes of a blue wave big enough to flip Texas.
But some rural voters are revolting, angry over the sudden proliferation of data centers, massive power lines and other physical manifestations of the state’s relentless development.
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Data center backlash cracks rural Texas Republican wall
Rural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?