The Republican Party is on the move in Hidalgo County, as recent voting numbers suggest, but the real “tell” will come Nov. 8 when the two parties face off in the general election.Thanks to gerrymandering (manipulating the electoral areas, which both parties do when in power), the Republicans are thought by party leaders to now have a chance of winning Congressional District 15, anchored in Hidalgo County, and Texas Senate District 27, Sen. Eddie Lucio’s old haunt, which is now comprised of 40-percent Hidalgo County registered voters.Both seats are open (no incumbent since Lucio is retiring).Looking at the March 1 ...