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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Smoke Filled Room, Senior Reporter Brad Johnson sits down with Luke Walford, former Democratic candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, to discuss the campaign dynamics, his post-election endeavors, including the founding of the Agave Fund and his efforts to revitalize the Democratic Party in Texas. They also talk redistricting issues and more.Listen to more Smoke Filled Room podcasts from our team wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review.Get 50% OFF The Texan's annual subscription now through Cyber Monday here: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/black-friday-cyber-monday/00:00 Intro00:18 2022 Railroad Commission Race01:35 Current Election Insights03:18 Save 50% off with Black Friday Subscription03:58 Post-Election Activities05:47 Strategies for Texas Democrats07:18 Redistricting and Gerrymandering12:06 Judicial Rulings22:34 Future Elections30:05 Predicting Voter Turnout31:34 2026 Election Outlook for Democrats32:09 Republican Senate Race Dynamics36:15 Straight Ticket Voting40:02 Latino Voters40:45 Recent Texas Election Analysis45:44 Billionaires' Influence in Politics49:17 Democratic Senate Race Candidates57:56 Future of the Democratic Party01:01:13 Voter Turnout Strategies for 2024
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