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Dear Fellow
Democrats,
One of the
many reasons that I'm confident about the future of our party
and our state is the outstanding slate of Democratic candidates
that are running for statewide offices. From former legislators
to current judges to first-time candidates, our Democratic candidates
are committed to making our government work for all Texans and
kicking corrupt Republicans out of office.
I hope that
each of you will take the time to learn more about our candidates
and tell your friends, family and neighbors that a vote for the
straight Democratic ticket in November is a vote for Texas. In
addition, please download our statewide
candidates' flyer (now available in both English and Spanish)
to distribute to your neighbors.
- Governor
- In Congress, Chris
Bell stood up to corrupt leadership of Tom DeLay and fought
to bring ethics to government. Now, Chris is working to clean
up Texas government. He is going to fight for the people of
Texas, not Rick Perry's special interest friends.
- Lt. Governor
- After serving in both the U.S. Air Force and Air National
Guard, Maria
Luisa Alvarado devoted her efforts to helping children and
families. Her campaign is based on her platform of "One Texas
for All" and the need to our state's resources focus on border
security, education and healthcare.
- Senator
- Barbara Ann
Radnofsky wants to bring her experience as a mother, wife,
volunteer teacher, mediator and lawyer to the U.S. Senate and
has taken over 350 trips across Texas to spread her message
about the need for good government. Barbara Ann is challenging
Kay Bailey daily on her record on everything from veterans to
health care and showing Texans there's a better way.
- Attorney
General - David
Van Os is a fighter who battles for justice every day for
working men and women. As Attorney General, David will fight
for you and make Texas an unsafe place for price-gougers, corporate
predators, and hustlers who use public power for private gain.
- Comptroller
- Fred Head is a former State Representative who served on the
powerful Legislative Budget Board and House Appropriations Committee.
As a member of the "Dirty Thirty", Fred stood up for real ethics
reform in the State House, and is the kind of candidate who
will restore honesty to government.
- Agriculture
Commissioner - A rancher, a teacher and a small business owner
from Whitehouse, Hank
Gilbert is a Texas A&M graduate who is directly involved
in the livestock business on a daily basis. His first-hand experience
gives him a unique perspective about the needs of our family
farmers and ranchers.
- Land Commissioner
- VaLinda
Hathcox has a long career in public service and currently
serves as Hopkins County Attorney. VaLinda began her career
in the Land Commissioner's office where she rewrote Texas' mineral
leases to include geothermal resources and other alternative
energy resources and assisted with legal planning for Superfund
sites.
- Railroad
Commissioner - With the Republican Party moving too far to the
right, Dale Henry decided to switch parties and run for Railroad
Commissioner as a Democrat. Dale has worked as a petroleum engineer
and member of the Region "K" Lower Colorado River Regional Water
Planning Group and understands the need to protect Texas resources
for future generations.
- Justice,
Texas Supreme Court, Pl. 2 - Judge Bill Moody currently serves
in the 34th District Court in El Paso. Bill is a well-respected
jurist who won the State Bar Poll, one of the few Democrats
to do so. I know he will serve the people of Texas with honestly
and integrity.
- Presiding
Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals - With 27 years of experience
in criminal law and service as a former assistant district attorney
in Tarrant County, J.R. Molina will provide a strong voice and
reasoned approach to our statewide bench. In the coming weeks
and months, please look out for more information about these
candidates as well as Democrats running up and down the ballot.
Your friend
and fellow Democrat, Boyd L. Richie
PS - It's
not too late to make plans to go to the biggest gathering of Texas
Democrats this year - the 2006
State Democratic Convention.
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