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Election 2006 - Has Houston's Environment Finally Become a Political Issue?

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Victor Flatt

While Democrats celebrate their national victory and talk of a change in direction in Iraq, another important issue may have been decisive in the race for State District 134 here in Houston. Despite winning two previous terms in a Republican leaning state district, Republican Representative Martha Wong was decisively turned out of office on Nov. 7, in favor of Democratic candidate Ellen Cohen. Moreover the margin of victory surprised all of the pundits. Did Martha Wong lose because she didn't protect Houston's environment?

Tags: Air Quality, Air Toxics, Democrat, Election 2006, Ellen Cohen, Houston, Houston Air Quality, Houston Environment, Issues of the Day, Martha Wong, Republican

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