Two lifelong Democrat Judges are now switching parties and running as Republicans in the upcoming judicial re-election in Texas border towns. They are arguing that the Biden administration’s open border policies are “wreaking havoc” in small border town communities.
The Judges also remark that the mass illegal immigration into Texas has had a profound impact on crime rates, increased sex trafficking, smuggling of people, weapons, and drugs. The two Judges were also some of the first Judicial officers to declare invasion on July 5th, citing threats to their lives and residents.
Initially, elected as a Democrat, Terrell County Judge Dale Carruthers officially announced that she is now running for re-election as a Republican.
At a campaign event in Fort Stockton, Texas Carruthers remarked, “I come from a Hispanic heritage, which was prominently Democrat. The chaos at the border and everything that’s been going on makes me realize that I needed to switch parties. I am very happy to be a Republican and to represent this great state of Texas as a judge.”
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott welcomed Judge Carruthers and noted “Judge Dale Carruthers switched parties due to Biden’s failed open border policies. — She’s now running for re-election as a Republican, joining a growing number of Hispanics who have walked away from the Democratic Party. Together, we’ll secure the future of Texas”
Judge Dale Carruthers switched parties due to Biden's FAILED open border policies.
She's now running for re-election as a Republican, joining a growing number of Hispanics who have walked away from the Democratic Party.
Together, we'll secure the future of Texas. pic.twitter.com/dVjrmhNJop
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 26, 2022
Similarly, Presidio County Judge Cinderela Guevara was also a lifelong Democrat until the Biden administration. Acknowledging complaints from her constituents on record high inflation, increased crime rate, and other issues caused by the open border, she initially issued a disaster declaration of invasion at the Southern border.
“I’ve been a Democrat since 1992,” Guevara said. “I’ve always ran as a Democrat and this is my first year to run as a Republican. I’m very grateful for Gov. Abbott for all he has done for Texas and continues to do for Texas, especially with our border crisis.”
I'm in Fort Stockton tonight with Judge Cinderela Guevara!
She was a life long Democrat until the Democratic Party walked away from her.
She's now running as a Republican because she supports our mission to secure the border & the future of the Lone Star State. pic.twitter.com/x93U6YKaaq
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 26, 2022
What do you make of Judge Dale Carruthers and Judge Cinderela Guevara’s decisions to switch parties? Share your thoughts in our Facebook comments!