Notes from the Chair...
Gloria Campos
Greetings fellow Democrats!
First, a BIG thank you to all who attended our highly successful fundraising event for Democratic US Senate Candidate Colin Allred on Thursday, April 4th at the Johnson City home of co-host Steve Bartlett, former GOP Congressman.
We raised more than $25 thousand dollars!
Many thanks to our Host committee:
Matt Angle, founder/director of the Lone Star Project
Mike Barnes
Gail & Steve Bartlett
Bonnie Baskin & Bob Elde
Gloria Campos Brown
Kathy & Steve Carriker
Rick Cofer
Dottie & John De La Garza
Chris Harte
Sam Millsap
Tammy Patterson & Wendy Barber
Paul Sumrall & Michael Orsak
Mary & Arvid Sward
A reminder that we will have a Democratic primary runoff election for Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals, Place 2 . Early voting is May 20-24 and election day is Tuesday, May 28th . The race pits top vote getter Maggie Ellis against incumbent Edward Smith. Maggie Ellis carried 50% of the vote in Blanco County. Registered voters who did not vote in the Republican primary are eligible to cast a ballot.
Our primary turnout was less than 5% so even if you skipped the primary please consider coming out for this runoff which comes at considerable expense and energy to our party & our unsung heroes, elections workers. All primary polling places will be open except Round Mountain. Early voting sites will have extended hours.
Blanco County Democrats would also like to invite you to our next fundraiser Friday, April 19th for TXSD25 Democratic candidate Merrie Fox who will face GOP State Senator Donna Campbell in the November Election. Join us for a sumptuous paella dinner at Little Chihuahuas Ranch in the Johnson City home of Paul Sumrall & Michael Orsak. Details on the event are featured below, look for Chihuahuas!
Also-Highland Lakes Democratic Women will host a multiple-county candidates forum Saturday, April 20th from 2pm-4pm at the La Quinta Inn and Suites, 501 FM 2147 in Marble Falls, Texas. Nine candidates are confirmed including 3 of our State candidates: the aforementioned judicial candidate Maggie Ellis, TXHD 19 candidate Dwain Handley & TXSD 25 candidate Merrie Fox. Refreshments will be served.
Stay tuned for more runoff news and information on our next CEC/Blanco County Democrats General meeting Wednesday, May 8th at the Community Resource Center in Johnson City. Speaker is to be announced.
Finally, if you are interested in representing Blanco County Democrats June 6-8 at the State Democratic Convention in El Paso, please contact Chair Gloria Campos Brown glocam54@yahoo.com no later than close of business Monday, April 15th. Hotels are booking up fast.
Happy Spring everyone! We hope to see you at our next meeting
May 8th in Johnson City and remember to vote!
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