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After a Supreme Court case on congressional districts, Bush v. Vera, Texas was forced to hold a new election with redrawn congressional district lines. In the November general election, held in jungle primary format, Brady came in first with 41% of the vote. In the December 1996 runoff election, Brady defeated Fontenot again. This time it was a 59% to 41% victory for Brady.
After a Supreme Court case on congressional districts, Bush v. Vera, Texas was forced to hold a new election with redrawn congressional district lines. In the November general election, held in jungle primary format, Brady came in first with 41% of the vote. In the December 1996 runoff election, Brady defeated Fontenot again. This time it was a 59% to 41% victory for Brady.
During Brady's time in the U.S. Congress, the 8th Congressional District has been a Republican stronghold. From 1998 to 2014, Brady did not face strong Republican opposition in the various Republican primaries. He won handily each year when he did have competition with about 67% to 80% of the vote.
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