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Hopson Reported To Be Switching Parties
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Capitol Annex has learned that State Rep. Chuck Hopson (D-Jacksonville) is reported to be switching parties later today. We have been unable to reach Rep. Hopson’s office to confirm this, but Texas Governor Rick Perry’s staff has reportedly been touting this fact to the capitol press corps this morning.
Hopson has a news conference scheduled for later today. A switch for Hopson is unsurprising. He won his 2008 re-election contest by a very small margin and narrowly fended off a House-floor election challenge.
Hopson has previously had key House Republicans, including State Rep. Warren Chisum (R-Pampa) in his district helping him with campaigns, including blockwalking.
