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Delay Wins Texas Republican Primary

HeadlineMar 08, 2006

In Texas, indicted Congressmember Tom Delay won his district’s Republican nomination to the House Tuesday, escaping a primary challenge from three other candidates. The Houston Chronicle reported Delay spent the eve of the primary at a fundraiser hosted by two Washington lobbyists. Delay was forced out of his job as House Majority leader last year amid corruption and campaign finance scandals.

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