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Making an Impact
“The Lone Star Project … hammers Republicans whenever it gets a chance, promoting strong local Democratic candidates and even bringing lawsuits.”
(Roll Call, Stuart Rothenberg,
March 12, 2009)
“Anyone who questions whether [The Lone Star Project] can make life difficult for a Republican legislator should talk to former Sen. Kim Brimer.”
(Austin American Statesman, February 17, 2009)
“[The Lone Star Project] is responsible for the aggressive stance the party has taken toward DeLay and other Lone Star State Republicans since the 2004 election.”
(The Washington Post, March 6, 2006)
"David Dewhurst has said most Texans don't have much sympathy "for someone who that can't fill out a two page [health insurance] application every six months".
The Democrat-supported Lone Star Project in Washington reported this week that Dewhurst failed to file necessary forms at least six times in recent years.
(San Antonio Expres News,, 4/12/2007)
"The Justice staff memo was obtained by the Lone Star Project ...The story broke the same day the U.S. Supreme Court was considering legal challenges to the plan brought by Democrats and minority groups."
(Houston Chronicle, 12/3/2005)
"The Texas chapter of the NAACP, along with the Lone Star Project, have analyzed the amicus brief filed by the Justice Department and have concluded, justifiably, that the Voting Rights section of the Justice Department is now controlled by partisan political appointees."
(Roll Call - Donna Brazile, 2/28/2006)
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Major League Baseball’s regular season is coming to a close, and playoff teams are coming into focus. The same is true for Texas State House races. There is general consensus that the major league political contests in Texas this cycle are in the Texas State House. And, with the 2006 Election less than 40 days away, the truly competitive Texas State House campaigns are separating from the simply hopeful ones.
Democratic progress in Texas will be measured by whether or not there is a net gain in the State House in 2006. The first job, of course, is to protect incumbents who are in competitive races. Fortunately, only seven Democratic incumbents appear to have serious opposition and none are in peril. (click here to see the top Democratic holds seats)
More intriguing, though, is that Democrats have fielded a strong team of nine non-incumbents, two who are working to hold Democratic open seats and seven who are challenging in GOP held seats. Anyone hopeful about Democratic prospects in Texas (or fearful for Republican prospects) should pay close attention to this remarkably strong democratic line-up. |
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Juan Garcia
House District 32: Corpus Christi
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
50.30% |
Kerry 2004 |
33.20% |
The Candidates
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Juan Garcia
Juan is a Persian Gulf veteran, decorated naval aviator and Harvard educated attorney.
He is running an aggressive campaign highlighting his commitment to improve public schools, reduce college tuition and bring the cost of homeowners insurance under control.
- Gene Seaman
Seaman holds a seat on the back bench of the Texas Legislature having little to show District 32 residents for his 5 terms in Austin. Seaman is currently embroiled in an ethics scandal involving improper use of campaign funds and his illegally claiming homestead exemptions on two homes.
Contribute to Garcia HERE
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Valinda Bolton
House District 47: Austin
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
52.20% |
Kerry 2004 |
46.70% |
The Candidates
- Valinda Bolton
Valinda has a long history of community and public service in Austin. She is an expert on assistance to victims of sexual and domestic abuse and the homeless. She is running in an Austin area open seat currently held by a Republican, but with a large and growing base of progressive and Democratic voters – a trend already seen in Austin Districts won by Mark Strama and Donna Howard.
- Bill Welch
Welch is a real estate executive with close ties to the oil and gas industry.
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Joe Heflin
House District 85: West Texas
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
47.50% |
Kerry 2004 |
38.50% |
The Candidates
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Paula Hightower Pierson
House District 93: Arlington
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
48.10% |
Kerry 2004 |
43.30% |
The Candidates
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Paula Hightower Pierson
Paula is a successful businesswoman and a former Councilwoman in Arlington, which makes up the majority of the district. She is the founder and CEO of a company that assists both patients and hospitals find resources to cover the costs of the uninsured. She also co-founded the Alliance for Children, an Arlington-based organization to assist abused children.
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Toby Goodman
Goodman is a lackadaisical 15-year incumbent who has little to show for his time in the Legislature. Recently, he has come under ethical fire for improperly funneling campaign funds through his wife to pay for a personal home in Williamson County, more than 150 miles from Arlington.
Contribute to Pierson HERE |
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Harriet Miller
House District 102: Dallas
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
44.30% |
Kerry 2004 |
43.80% |
The Candidates
- Harriet Miller
Harriet is a former federal prosecutor and past PTA President, giving her unique insight on law enforcement and education, both critical issues in this Dallas area district. Harriet nearly defeated her opponent, Tony Goolsby, in 2004 and is running an even better organized and better funded campaign this cycle.
- Tony Goolsby
Tony is a tired and ineffective Republican incumbent seeking his tenth term in the Legislature. Earlier this year, he demonstrated his detachment from district voters by excusing his purchase of elaborate gifts and furniture at discount prices by saying, "We're all born the same way, but we're not equal...Everybody gets perks."
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Allen Vaught
House District 107: Dallas
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
43.80% |
Kerry 2004 |
43.20% |
The Candidates
- Allen Vaught
Allen is a former soldier and now a lawyer representing the victims of environmental toxins. He served as a Captain in the Army and spent a year in Iraq where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. Allen is running a disciplined and well organized campaign in this Dallas area district.
- Bill Keffer
Bill is the divisive, ineffective and ideological “other Keffer”, in contrast to his generally better-liked and more moderate brother Jim who represents a rural Texas District. Bill Keffer, has done little to distinguish himself in his two terms in the Legislature and remains largely unknown in an urban Dallas area, transitioning district.
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Joe Farias
House District 118: San Antonio
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
56.7% |
Kerry 2004 |
38.50% |
The Candidates
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Joe Farias
Joe is a Vietnam Veteran and former school board member. He has won the endorsement of Texas teachers and is one of the true experts on public education running for State House. This open seat was created when incumbent Democrat Carlos Uresti won nomination to the Texas State Senate. It is a majority Hispanic district that leans Democratic.
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George Antuna
Antuna is a 38 year old former staff Member to Rick Perry. Antuna has invited controversy and criticism as a result of his strong support for the highly unpopular Trans Texas Corridor toll road project that will be constructed and managed by foreign owned companies. He is also a supporter of unpopular school voucher programs.
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Kristi Thibaut
House District 133: Houston
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
40.30% |
Kerry 2004 |
43.90% |
The Candidates
Contribute to Thibaut HERE |
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Ellen Cohen
House District 134: Houston
Past Election Results |
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Sharp 2002 |
46.60% |
Kerry 2004 |
45.60% |
The Candidates
- Ellen Cohen
Ellen is a highly respected Houston community leader who has served as CEO of the Houston Area Women’s Center for 15 years. She has proven to be a strong campaigner raising well over $360,000 and building a strong organizational base in her Houston area district.
- Martha Wong
Martha is acknowledged by both Republicans and Democrats as one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in Texas. Most recently, Wong has been the subject of ridicule for airing a television ad that makes the false claim that she supported the Children’s Health Care Program (CHIP), when she in fact has supported severe cuts in the program.
Contribute to Cohen HERE |
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