Despite the support of the Democratic establishment, millions of dollars in outside spending, and a significant fundraising advantage, Texas progressive M.J. Hegar failed to secure the party's Senate nomination Tuesday and now faces a runoff that could dampen Democratic hopes of turning Texas blue in November. Texas Democrat Forced Into Runoff Despite $6.5 Million in Spending from Establishment
Despite the support of the Democratic establishment, millions of dollars in outside spending, and a significant fundraising advantage, Texas progressive M.J. Hegar failed to secure the party's Senate nomination Tuesday and now faces a runoff that could dampen Democratic hopes of turning Texas blue in November. 
