Election Day is less than seven weeks away, and control of Congress is up for grabs. Texas has long offered something of a firewall for Republicans, with a majority of congressional districts drawn to favor GOP candidates. The state’s 22nd district seems a prime example.
How Asian-American Voters Could Decide The Olson-Kulkarni Contest
Texas’ 22nd Congressional District has been a safe Republican seat for most of the past four decades. But the race between incumbent Rep. Pete Olson and his Democratic challenger, Sri Preston Kulkarni, is tightening.

Photos courtesy of Sri Preston Kulkarni's campaign and Office of Congressman Pete Olson
Sri Preston Kulkarni and U.S. Representative Pete Olson are competing for the District 22 seat.
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