Republicans face challenges finding a candidate to oppose a vulnerable Democratic district attorney in a conservative Texas area due to a lack of willing lawyers and reluctance to run against the incumbent.
Sarah Stogner, an oil-and-gas lawyer with no criminal case experience, emerges as a surprising Republican challenger prompted by concerns about crime and human trafficking in the region.
Stogner's candidacy introduces the first contested election for the top prosecutor position in the Texas region since 2008, highlighting the significance of her entrance in the traditionally conservative stronghold.
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