Milah Flores suspends congressional campaign

Endorses Casey Shepard ahead of Democratic primary runoff

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:05am

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Milah Flores has suspended her campaign for the U.S. House seat representing Waco and endorsed Casey Shepard ahead of the May 26 Democratic primary runoff.

Why it matters

This decision could significantly impact the outcome of the Democratic primary runoff, as Flores was seen as a strong contender. Her endorsement of Shepard could provide a boost to Shepard's campaign and influence the final results.

The details

Flores cited personal reasons for suspending her campaign, though the specific details were not provided. Her decision to endorse Shepard suggests a desire to unite the Democratic party behind a single candidate ahead of the general election.

  • Flores suspended her campaign on March 27, 2026.
  • The Democratic primary runoff is scheduled for May 26, 2026.

The players

Milah Flores

A former congressional candidate who has suspended her campaign and endorsed her opponent, Casey Shepard.

Casey Shepard

Flores' opponent in the Democratic primary runoff for the U.S. House seat representing Waco.

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What’s next

The Democratic primary runoff will take place on May 26, 2026, with Shepard now the presumptive favorite following Flores' endorsement.

The takeaway

Flores' decision to suspend her campaign and endorse Shepard highlights the importance of party unity in the lead-up to the general election, as Democrats seek to maintain control of the House seat representing Waco.