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Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Early voter turn out is down in Hidalgo County this primary season and party leaders attribute it to a later than normal primary election.

Friday, March 09, 2012  “Inequality”, Miriam Martinez said, is what prompted her to make the difficult decision to change parties and become a Republican before the upcoming District 41 elections.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Because of its increase in population, U.S. Congressman Ruben Hinojosa wanted Hidalgo County to have its own congressional district. That would have kicked U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar out of the county.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Rio Grande Valley political leaders spoke to Action 4 News about Gov. Rick Perry's presidential campaign plan to 'uproot and overhaul’ Washington DC.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Political observers and Rio Grande Valley residents remain split about Texas Governor Rick Perry's decision to run for president.