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Jon Rosenthal, a Democrat, has won a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, defeating Republican Bo French. French faced backlash for his racist remarks, including a post about South Asian students at a University of Texas football game. Rosenthal, an oil and gas engineer, campaigned on lowering utility rates and ensuring clean water and air. The commission regulates Texas's oil and gas industry. Rosenthal's victory marks a significant win for Democrats, as they hadn't won a statewide seat in Texas in over thirty years.
Rosenthal's win is part of a broader Democratic wave in Texas, with other Democrats also securing victories in statewide races. The Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state's oil and gas industry, will now have its first Democrat in decades. Rosenthal's campaign focused on practical issues related to the energy sector, contrasting with French's controversial rhetoric.
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