The surprise winner of a Texas election has been criticized for misleading the mainly black constituents into believing he was African American. Dave Wilson, a white Republican and anti-gay activist, beat Houston's 24-year incumbent Bruce Austin in what has been described as a 'racially tinged campaign'. Mr Wilson won with a margin of 26 after he campaigned using flyers featuring African Americans and the message 'Vote for our neighbor Dave Wilson'. Campaign: Republican Dave Wilson was the surprise winner of a Houston election Misleading? Wilson's opposition in the predominately black constituency claimed the businessman implied he was African American 'I'd always said it was a long shot. I didn't expect to win,' the former fringe candidate told KHOU.
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Republican 'endorsed' by cousin with same name as respected state representative
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Incumbent Bruce Austin demands recount after losing seat he held for 24 years
Protest: Bruce Austin, left, who lost his seat to @placeholder claims voters were misled by the flyers.