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Demuth and Tafoya would make history, but race and gender aren’t their pitch
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· October 3, 2026
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Key points They do not believe that race or gender should influence voters' decisions. Demuth and Tafoya, Republican nominees for governor and Senate, have shared their personal experiences with racism and sexism.
Demuth and Tafoya, Republican nominees for governor and Senate, have shared their personal experiences with racism and sexism. These experiences have been formative for them.
They do not believe that race or gender should influence voters' decisions. The nominees' stance is that these factors should not determine voters' choices.
Further information about their views and experiences is available from the source publication.
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Published: October 3, 2026 ·
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