With recount possible, Gina Ortiz Jones preps for Congress while Rep. Will Hurd works
WASHINGTON — All nine newly elected members of Congress from Texas were on hand for the tour of the House of Representatives and class photo during orientation this week.
There was a 10th Texan present who may or may not be sworn in on Jan. 3 — Gina Ortiz Jones.
Jones, a Democrat, currently trails incumbent Republican Will Hurd by 1,150 votes in Congressional District 23 stretching from west San Antonio to east El Paso, but the race could be headed for a recount.
She said she was formally invited by the House Administration Committee. There are no rules in place excluding candidates from undecided races from attending.
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