The 36th AD is very safe. The fued between the Runners and Jim Ledford has been around as long as I can remember. Ledford is a Liberal, the Runners aren’t. His challenge to Sharon in preparation of a 2008 bid has been nasty. See article here.
Of course the big question is Who is donating to Ledford? He is the Treas. for the campaign and hasn’t filed. See article here.