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Grandson Of Former President George H.W. Bush Is Running For Congress In Texas

The CEO of a nonprofit organization joins a crowded GOP field in a suburban Houston district likely to be a Democratic target in 2020.
Former United States president George H. W. Bush, right, leaves the field with the help of Pierce Bush, his grandson, before the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game in 2009 in Houston.

Pierce Bush, the grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, says he's running for Congress in Texas.

Bush joins a crowded GOP field in Texas' 22nd congressional district, a seat currently held by retiring Republican Rep. Pete Olson. At least are running in the, which will likely also be next year.

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