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Republican Rep. Pete Sessions lost re-election Tuesday to Democrat Colin Allred in the race for Texas' 32nd district.

Why it matters: The district was considered a toss-up by Cook Political Report. President Trump, Vice President Pence and Donald Trump Jr. were among the high-profile Republicans who had campaigned for Sessions.

11-term Texas Republican Pete Sessions unseated by Colin Allred

The district was considered a toss-up by Cook Political Report.

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2018 midterm elections

Republican Rep. Pete Sessions lost re-election Tuesday to Democrat Colin Allred in the race for Texas&#x27; 32nd district.Why it matters: The district was considered a toss-up by Cook Political Report. President Trump, Vice President Pence and Donald Trump Jr. were among the high-profile Republicans who had campaigned for Sessions.

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11-term Texas Republican Pete Sessions unseated by Colin Allred

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