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Congratulations President-Elect Barack Obama and all newly elected Democrats across Texas!
November 24, 2008
Thanks to the hard work of Democrats throughout the nation, our party has taken back the Executive Branch and holds a significant majority in both the House and Senate. For information about tickets to the January 20th presidential inauguration please visit the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies website or contact your Congressperson.
As Texas Democrats, we have many reasons to celebrate this election. Democrats realized net gains in the Texas House for the third straight election cycle and for the first time in recent history; we gained in the Texas Senate but, there is still work to be done.
The runoff election between Democrat Chris Bell and his Republican opponent has been set for December 16th and Chris needs your help to Get Out the Vote in Senate District 17! While Chris was the top vote-getter on Election Day, there is very little time to organize before the runoff election. Contact the Chris Bell Campaign (713-667-8990) to lend your efforts to this crucial race for Democrats or Click here for more information about how you can help Chris's campaign.
moreDem’s say Corte can’t run from House district
August 22, 2008
AUSTIN - San Antonio state Rep. Frank Corte must be declared ineligible to run for re-election this fall because the place he claims as a residence is nothing but a vacant lot, the Texas Democratic Party said in a letter Thursday to Republican Party officials.
Chad Dunn, a lawyer for Texas Democrats, provided Bexar GOP Chairman Richard Langlois with public documents showing that Corte lists 4203 Honeycomb St. as his residence. It is a vacant lot in northwest San Antonio.
moreOther TDP News
Winning elections in Texas sometimes isn't about who you are, but about the party you're with. In November, Texans voted straight-party tickets in staggering numbers, once again altering the outcomes of down-ballot races that got caught up in the partisan frenzy.
Texas won't likely turn blue this year and vote for Democrats at the top of the ticket, but experts said this week they expect the state to be more blue after the final numbers are tallied Tuesday.
Even in the heftiest Republican state, where a governor named George W. Bush once led his party to unwavering dominance, Texas Democrats are looking at a change-hungry electorate - and they like what they see.
The Texas Supreme Court is made up of nine Republicans who overturn jury verdicts 82% of the time and rule with insurance company special interests 87% of the time. It's time for a fair and balanced Supreme Court and we have launched a new website highlighting our outstanding Democratic candidates running for the Texas Supreme Court.
The 2008 election cycle has created a historic political climate for Texas Democrats. The Advisory Committee on the Texas Democratic Party Convention/Caucus System has been charged with studying the intricacies of our state's election system.
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