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The survey also detected a rightward political shift among Birthright participants.
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Republicans want that rightward trend to continue in the district.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The change means Garcia’s district shifts rightward with a lot more Republican voters, but still has a Democratic majority.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Hinojosa faces a difficult feat, with Texas continuing its rightward shift.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Republicans want that rightward trend to continue in the district.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The change means Garcia’s district shifts rightward with a lot more Republican voters, but still has a Democratic majority.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Hinojosa faces a difficult feat, with Texas continuing its rightward shift.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Rightward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightward. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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rightward
adjective or adverb
right·ward
ˈrīt-wərd 
: toward, at, or to the right
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