George Flint Targets Plesa in HD70 Launch Backed by GOP Allies

ALLEN, TX — About 50 people gathered Wednesday night as George Flint kicked off his run for Texas House District 70 with prayers, pledges, and pointed speeches casting the seat as a political battleground.

The night opened with pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags, followed by a surprise announcement that drew cheers: a claim that Disney was pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show after his remarks about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

From there, speaker after speaker framed Flint’s bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Mihaela Plesa as a fight for Texas’ values.

GOP Leaders Set the Tone

State Rep. Mitch Little (R–HD65) praised Flint as a “battle-tested conservative” and told the crowd that Plesa was one of the “leftmost members of the Texas House.”

“This is the battlefield district,” Little said. “If you want to replace one of the leftmost members of the Texas House, you need a candidate who is battle tested. I know him at his core, that person is George Flint.”

Little also stressed Flint’s background as a lawyer and judge, saying the House needed more Republicans who could read the law and persuade others: “We need a great communicator in the Texas House… George is an excellent communicator.”

At the same time, Little criticized his own party, saying that despite holding a majority, “over half the Republicans in the House don’t do very much at all — they’re wallpaper, they’re furniture.” He warned that GOP leadership often fails to act boldly, and said Flint could help “tip the balance.” Little added that a colleague had recently introduced him to the phrase “preference cascade,” which he defined as the tipping point when so many conservatives stand firm that even reluctant Republicans are forced to fall in line.

Grassroots Voices

Justin, a precinct chair from Plano’s Precinct 138, described taking a “hard look” at several candidates before deciding to back Flint.

“What it came down to is George has the best résumé,” Justin said, citing Flint’s decades as an attorney, Collin County GOP chair, and district judge.

Darrell Day’s Remarks

The sharpest line of the night came from Darrell Day, a former Republican nominee for Congress in District 32. Day opened with:

“To any Democrats that have snuck in here, my pronouns are kiss my ass.”

The remark drew laughs and applause from much of the room. But it also underscored the tension between rally rhetoric and broader outreach, especially as Republicans often accuse Democrats of divisive or “violent” language.

Day went on to praise Flint’s ability to win elections, noting that in a past judicial race Flint outperformed Donald Trump’s numbers in the district.

“He’s a rock-solid conservative… Unfortunately there’s a short list of people that go to Austin and aren’t seduced by the swamp. Mitch Little is one of them. George Flint will be another,” Day said.

For Democrats or independents who may have been in attendance, the tone left little doubt about the combative message Republicans intend to carry into HD70.

County Judge Endorses

Collin County Judge Chris Hill also endorsed Flint, recalling Flint’s leadership as party chair and his consistency on the bench.

“It’s easy to come here tonight or anywhere else to support George, because he has shown us over the years he is willing to fight for candidates who have our values,” Hill said. “Collin County is going to send another strong Texas values fighter down to Austin, and that’s George Flint.”

Flint’s Closing Message

When Flint finally took the microphone, he declared that HD70 was at war — not a war of violence, he stressed, but of power.

“We are in a war, and it’s a war of power to determine who has the right to affect the future of our children, our city, our family, and House District 70,” Flint said.

He criticized Democrats for promoting “lawlessness at the border” and overspending, prompting crowd shouts of “No!” Flint then outlined three guiding principles: honoring God, honoring family, and honoring voters. “If I can say yes to all three of those things, I have shown up and done my job,” he said.

Flint closed by asking for donations, endorsements, and volunteer support, stressing that the general election would be close. “Every vote will count. Every donation will count. Every endorsement will count,” he said.

What’s at Stake

HD70, covering parts of Allen, Plano, and northern Collin County, is the only Democratic-held Texas House seat in the county. Republicans see it as one of the top battlegrounds in 2026, and Flint’s launch made clear they are pulling in county-level officials and state lawmakers to mount a coordinated challenge.

About 50 people were present at the kickoff, nearly all Republicans. But if a Democrat or independent had found themselves in the room, they were greeted not with an invitation to listen or debate, but with Darrell Day’s blunt line: “my pronouns are kiss my ass.” It was a clear signal that the campaign intends to draw sharp lines — and that those outside the party faithful may feel more like targets than neighbors in the months ahead.

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