One-term Democrat J.M. Lozano plans to file to run as Republican

KINGSVILLE — One-term Democrat J.M. Lozano plans to file this week as a Republican seeking the court-ordered 43rd state House District that includes Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg and San Patricio counties.

The new district is about 60 percent Hispanic and leans toward a Republican candidate, based on 2008 election data.

Lozano, who defeated incumbent Tara Rios Ybarra in the 2010 Democratic primary and ran mostly unopposed in the general election, said the choice to switch parties was made less difficult by the reception he has received.

"The new district is a welcome home for a Hispanic Republican," he said. "So far their response has been one of open arms."

http://www.caller.com/news/2012/mar/05/one-term-democrat-jm-lozano-plans-to-file-to-run/



[font color=green]Lozano voted for the sonogram bill and Republican leaders are embracing him as he defects. He received the endorsement of retiring representative Jose Aliseda (R).[/font]