At the last-minute ahead of the filing deadline, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, says he’s not going to run for reelection in the U.S. House and will instead take on Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare.

Veasey’s campaign confirmed the information to NBC 5, and he’s listed among the three Democratic candidates who filed for the county race, but his campaign has not yet issued a public statement.

O’Hare’s campaign, however, was quick to respond, saying there’s a clear contrast between Veasey and the incumbent.

“Tarrant County deserves results, not partisan politics. That’s why we welcome a clear contrast between Judge O’Hare’s record of delivering lower taxes, safer communities, and keeping his promises, and not Congressman Veasey’s 20-year radical Washington record,” said Nick Maddux, O

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