FOX-7 Discussion: GOP Candidates Face Opposition in Midterms

AUSTIN, Texas - Several GOP stronghold races are facing tough opposition this November.

The chances of multiple Democrats upsetting Republicans in congressional races.

By now, most everyone knows Beto O'Rouke is running a strong senate campaign against Senator Ted Cruz.

But it's not the only race in the typically-red state of Texas that's under dispute.

Representative John Carter's challenger MJ Hegar is also putting up a strong fight.

FOX-7 Austin’s Mike Warren talked to Sam Pohl, the Republican party of Texas communications director, and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas about the last time the GOP faced this much opposition from Democrats, in Texas.