Democrat Donna Howard Wins by a Huge MarginThis week’s resounding victory by Democrat Donna Howard in the special election in HD-48 proves that voters are just plain tired of the failed policies and corruption of Republican leaders in Texas. For the last 6 years, this district was represented by a Republican, who abandoned his constituents for a high-paying lobbying job. But this year, our Democrat won with almost 58% of the vote, despite being outspent by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Voters in District 48 overwhelmingly chose Donna Howard over Perry-backed, scandal-plagued Ben Bentzin because they know she will be a strong advocate for improving our children’s schools and providing meaningful property tax relief, rather than yet another Craddick crony in the legislature.
We’re proud to announce that Donna is going to be our special guest at the TDP’s first Road Trip Fundraiser in Austin on Wednesday, February 22nd. Join us to show your support and meet our newest Democratic state representative!
Let’s Keep the Democrats Winning Streak Alive!
Help elect another great Democrat to the Texas House – volunteer for Katy Hubener! This special election will be a fight to the finish and EVERY vote will count. Each supporter makes a huge difference, whether it be knocking on doors, making phone calls or greeting voters at the polls.
Your help will make the difference between sending a true representative who cares about North Texas to Austin or just another Craddick crony. Early voting has already begun, so the Hubener campaign needs volunteers every day from now through election day on Tuesday, February 28th.
Hubener Campaign Headquarters:
United Areospace Workers #848 Hall
2218 E. Main Street, Grand Prairie
To RSVP or if you have any questions, please call 972-282-9301 and ask for Gia Irlando or David Wilkins.
TDP Road Trip Continues On…The field staff at the Texas Democratic Party are working every day to help our Democratic candidates, county parties and precinct chairs create the best programs to turn out fellow Democrats on election day and identify new Democratic voters. Whether conducting trainings across the state or spending all day on the phones working with activists, the TDP is committed to building our party from the ground up.
If your county, Senate district or group wants to host a local training, please contact Sondra Haltom, TDP Statewide Field Director, at (512) 478-9800 or
[email protected].
We’re also planning regional candidate and activist trainings and other events after next month’s primary and will let you know the schedule as soon as it’s set. And keep checking our website where the 2006 Grassroots Handbook and TDP Rules will be posted later this week.
And we’re not just in the field…the TDP is building a stronger communications program with traditional media, as well as voter outreach through emails and online information. Our new top-of-the-line online voter file is providing Democrats the tools they need to win elections. We’re working on a lot of projects right now and look forward to telling you more over the next few months.
But we can’t do anything without the support of Democrats across Texas. As we told you last week, “an investment in the TDP is an investment in a Democratic Texas.” With your support, we will build a stronger state party and better communicate our positive Democratic message to Texas voters. Donna Howard’s victory has shown us that with enough resources, Democrats will win!
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[email protected].
Don’t forget to add the Texas State Democratic Convention to your calendars. From June 8th – 10 th, thousands of Democrats will gather in Fort Worth for good, old-fashioned campaign speeches from our candidates, training sessions for activists and just the opportunity to spend a weekend with fellow Democrats planning for the final months until the election. All Democrats are welcome to attend!
To find-out about local Democratic events in your area, check out the TDP Calendar. If your Democratic group or campaign is hosting an event, please add it to our calendar by clicking on "Suggest an Event", which is located at the bottom of every calendar page. Events are normally posted within 24 hours.
The Texas redistricting fight continues and oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court are only a few weeks away. The TDP has put together a Redistricting Info Center with news about the current case as well as some background info.
Very truly yours,
Charles E. Soechting