Primary and Election
Remember the old saying “Truth is stranger than fiction?” Why should this election-year be any different. In a strange twist of fate the congressional district maps were argued over and redrawn and fussed-with until we past our traditional Primary date in March. So, they set the new Primary date to May 29! Most of the other “winner takes all” (electorate) states had their primaries already so ours doesn’t mean much. That being said, I think there is still plenty to vote for.
U.S. President
2012 Candidates
* It’s 99% certain that Mitt Romney will be the Republican nominee for President.
U.S. Senate (Texas)
* Hutchison is retiring at the end of this term. As of May 1, the biggest candidates to replace her are former Texas Solicitor General, Ted Cruz (R) or Lt. Governor David Dewhurst (R).
2012 Candidates
U.S. House of Representatives (District 17)
I find it interesting that Chet Edwards (D) lost to Flores in 2010 and now there is no Democrats opposing Flores, but there is one Republican from Austin opposing him – maybe.
2012 Candidates
Texas Senate (District 5)
2012 Candidates
* Ogden is retiring at the end of this term. He has already endorsed Dr. Schwertner, a current State Representative. Here is another race without a Democratic opponent. Maybe without an incumbent Bius has a chance.
Texas House of Representatives (District 14)
- John Raney (R) Next Election: 2012
2012 Candidates
District Attorney – Brazos County
- Bill Turner (D) Next Election: 2012*
2012 Candidates
* Turner is retiringat the end of his term. He said he will endorse Parsons. This will be the first time a Republican has presided over the DA office in 28 years.
Democratic Referenda
Ref. 1: Any graduate of a Texas high school, who has lived in the state for at least three years and lived here continuously for the last year, should be eligible for in-state tuition at state supported colleges and universities and given the opportunity to earn legal status through a higher education or military service.
Ref. 2: Because a college education is increasingly necessary for jobs that allow our citizens to achieve middle class lifestyles and become the entrepreneurs who create the jobs that our economy relies on, we call on the Texas Legislature to fund colleges and universities such that tuition and fees can be affordable to all Texans.
Ref. 3: Should the Texas Legislature allow the people of Texas to vote to legalize casino gambling with all funds generated being used only for education
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UPDATE
There will be a runoff on July 31 for the following offices:
U.S. Senate (Texas)
District Attorney – Brazos County