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Image:No Image|'''Jeff Daiell''' (see pictures at www.JeffDaiell.com) drew 129,128 votes in his 1990 bid for Governor; his showing made the winner, Ann Richards, the first Texas governor in many years elected without a majority. He has been active in the Libertarian Party for over 30 years. He has assembled a staff (see the "Meet the Staff" page at www.JeffDaiell.com), begun campaigning (at least 21 counties so far), and raised funds. His campaigning has resulted in media coverage in all parts of Texas (see the "Jeff in the News" page at www.JeffDaiell.com). Among those supporting him are Richard Winger, editor of Ballot Access News and a founder of the Committee for Free and Open Elections, who is the campaign's Honorary Vice-Chair. The campaign has two different pages on Facebook (Jeff Daiell for Governor) and Twitter (WeAreTexans). <ref>http://www.uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?year=1990&fips=48&f=0&off=5&elect=0</ref>. |
Image:No Image|'''Jeff Daiell''' (see pictures at www.JeffDaiell.com) drew 129,128 votes in his 1990 bid for Governor; his showing made the winner, Ann Richards, the first Texas governor in many years elected without a majority. He has been active in the Libertarian Party for over 30 years. He has assembled a staff (see the "Meet the Staff" page at www.JeffDaiell.com), begun campaigning (at least 21 counties so far), and raised funds. His campaigning has resulted in media coverage in all parts of Texas (see the "Jeff in the News" page at www.JeffDaiell.com). Among those supporting him are Richard Winger, editor of Ballot Access News and a founder of the Committee for Free and Open Elections, who is the campaign's Honorary Vice-Chair. The campaign has two different pages on Facebook (Jeff Daiell for Governor) and Twitter (WeAreTexans). <ref>http://www.uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?year=1990&fips=48&f=0&off=5&elect=0</ref>. |
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The 2010 Texas gubernatorial election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to elect the Governor of Texas, who will serve a four-year term to begin on January 15, 2011. The winning candidate need only garner a plurality of votes, not a majority, to be elected Governor (as was the case with the 2006 election).
The Lieutenant Governor of Texas is elected on a separate ticket; as a result, the Governor-elect and Lieutenant Governor-elect may be (and have been) of different political parties.
Texas does not have term limits for its governors. As such, the incumbent Governor (Rick Perry), who has already set the record for total and consecutive time served as Governor, is free to seek re-election for what would be an unprecedented third four-year term (and has announced his intent to do so).
Background
The Republicans and Democrats will select their nominees based on the results of primary votes held on March 2, 2010 (the first Tuesday in March[1]) and, if needed, runoff elections held on April 13, 2010 (the second Tuesday in April[2]). Both parties' candidates received at least 20 percent of the total votes cast for governor in the 2006 election; thus, they must nominate their candidates via primary election[3]. Any third-party which obtains ballot access must nominate its candidates via a statewide convention, which by law must be held on June 12, 2010 (the second Saturday in June[4]). Independent and write-in candidates may seek ballot access; however, the criteria for such access is quite strict (see "Ballot Access" below). However, in the 2006 election, two Independent candidates – the then Republican State Comptroller and a popular Texas country musician – obtained enough signatures to qualify.
Ballot access
Political party candidates
Any political party whose candidate for Governor, during the 2006 election, garnered at least 20 percent of the total votes cast, must nominate all its candidates for all offices sought via primary election[5]. In the 2006 election, both the Democratic candidate (Chris Bell) and the Republican candidate (Rick Perry) received this many votes; thus, both parties must hold primary elections using the two-round system. The primary elections must be held on the first Tuesday in March[6], and a candidate must receive a majority of votes cast in the primary election[7]; otherwise, a runoff election between the top two finishers must be held [8]on the second Tuesday in April[9].
A political party whose candidate for Governor, during the 2006 election, received at least two percent but less than 20 percent of the total votes cast, may nominate its candidates for all offices sought via either a primary election (using the two-round system) or a state convention. If the party chooses to conduct a primary election, it must notify the Texas Secretary of State at least one year prior to the general election date and must nominate all its candidates via primary election[10]. No third-party candidate met this requirement.
All other political parties must nominate their candidates via state convention[11], which by law must be held on the second Saturday in June[12]. In order to qualify for ballot access at the general election, the party must either:
- have had at least one candidate, in the previous statewide election, garner at least five percent of the total votes cast for that office[13] (only the Libertarian Party met this requirement), or
- within 75 days after conducting its precinct conventions, submit lists of said conventions, whose total participant count equals at least one percent of the total votes cast in the previous gubernatorial election[14].
- If the political party cannot meet the precinct convention count requirement, it may file a supplemental petition, the number of signatures on which, when added to the count from the precinct convention lists, totals the required one percent[15], but must do so within the 75-day period above. Any person signing a supplemental petition must not have voted in any party's primary election or runoff election, or participated in any other third-party's convention[16].
Independent candidates
Should an independent gubernatorial candidate seek ballot access in the state of Texas, the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- The candidate must obtain signatures from registered voters, in an amount equalling at least one percent of the total votes cast in the prior gubernatorial election[17], the same as for third-party access.
- The signatures must come from registered voters who did not vote in either the Democratic or Republican primaries or in any runoff elections for Governor[18].
- The signatures must come from registered voters who have not signed a petition for any other independent candidate. If a supporter signed more than one petition, only the first signature counts[19].
- The signatures cannot be obtained until after the primary election (if either political party primary requires a runoff election, the signatures cannot be obtained until after such runoff election)[20] and the petition must be filed no later than 5:00 PM (Austin time, the filing must be with the Texas Secretary of State) on the 30th day after the scheduled runoff primary election day (even if none is held)[21].
Write-in candidates
In the event a candidate does not qualify for independent status, the person may still run as a write-in candidate. The candidate must either:[22]
- pay a $3,750 filing fee[23], or
- submit 5,000 qualified signatures[24]. However, the petition must be filed by 5:00 PM of the 70th day before general election day, and cannot be filed earlier than 30 days before this deadline[25].
Republican primary
Candidates
Announced
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Kay Bailey Hutchison, currently a U.S. Senator. Hutchison was elected to the Senate in 1993 in a special election to replace Democrat Lloyd M. Bentsen, who had resigned to become Secretary of the Treasury. Hutchison was reelected by a 2-to-1 margin in 2006. On November 17, 2009, she was endorsed by former Vice President Dick Cheney. She has faced the ire of some conservative activists for her pro-choice record.
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Debra Medina,[26] the current Wharton County Republican Party chair and Texas state coordinator for the Campaign for Liberty. She is also the founder and CEO of Prudentia Inc., a medical consulting firm.
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Rick Perry, the current Governor and the longest-serving Governor in Texas history. Perry took office in December 2000 to replace George W. Bush, who had been elected President. Perry was elected in his own right in 2002, and again in 2006 in a six-way race where he received only a plurality (39%) of the vote. He has been endorsed by former Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Declined
- David Dewhurst, incumbent Lieutenant Governor.[27]
- Leo Berman, state representative [28]
- Larry Kilgore,[29] placed second in the 2006 Republican primary gubernatorial election and second in the 2008 Republican primary United States Senate election. He dropped out and endorsed Debra Medina. [30]
Endorsements
Perry
- 41 of the 62 members of the State Republican Executive Committee [31] [32]
- Haley Barbour, Governor of Mississippi[33]
- David Barton, President, WallBuilders and former Texas GOP Vice Chairman[34]
- Bill Bennett, former United States Secretary of Education[35]
- Bill Crocker, Republican National Committeeman[36]
- Carol Everett, CEO, The Heidi Group and pro-life activist[37]
- Ann Hettiger, Texas State Director, Concerned Women for America[38]
- Tom Hicks, businessman, owner of the Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers[39]
- Dr. Steve Hotze, President, Conservative Republicans of Texas[40]
- Rob Looney, President, Texas Oil and Gas Association[41]
- Sarah Palin, Former Governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate[42]
- Allan Parker, Jr., President, Justice Foundation[43]
- Tom Pauken, former chair, Republican Party of Texas[44]
- Dan Patrick, State Senator from Houston and radio talk show host[45]
- Alice Patterson, Founder and President, Justice at the Gate[46]
- Tony Perkins, Chairman, Family Research Council Action PAC[47]
- T. Boone Pickens, oil billionaire and wind energy entrepreneur [48]
- Linda Rogers, Chairman, Burnet County Republican Party and President, Texas Republican Party Chairman's Association[49]
- Dr. Rick Scarborough, President, Vision America[50]
- Phyllis Schafly, Founder, Eagle Forum[51]
- Kelly Shackelford, President, Free Market Foundation[52]
- Peggy Venable, Texas State Director, Americans For Prosperity[53]
- Susan Weddington, former chairperson, Texas GOP[54]
- Kyleen Wright, President, Texans for Life Coalition (a pro-life advocacy group)[55]
- Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas PAC[56]
- Associated General Contractors of America Texas Building Branch PAC[57]
- Texas Construction Association PAC[58]
- American College of Cardiology, Texas Chapter HeartPAC[59]
- C Club of Houston [60]
- Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)[61]
- Houston Realty Business Coalition[62]
- Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas[63]
- Recreational Fishing Alliance (both state and national chapters)[64]
- Texas Alliance for Life (a pro-life advocacy group)[65]
- Texas Apartment Association[66]
- Texas Association for Interior Design[67]
- Texas Association of Builders HOMEPAC[68]
- Texas Motor Transportation Association PAC[69]
- Empower Texans / Texans for Fiscal Responsibility PAC[70]
- Texas Association of Manufacturers PAC[71]
- Texas Association of Realtors[72]
- Texas Building Owners and Managers Association[73]
- Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association[74]
- Texas Cattle Feeders Association--Beef PAC[75]
- Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology [76]
- Texas Chemical Council[77]
- Texas Chiropractic Association[78]
- Texas Civil Justice League PAC [79]
- Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC[80]
- Texas Home School Coalition[81]
- Texas Medical Association PAC[82]
- Texas Medical Defense PAC[83]
- Texas Municipal Police Association[84]
- Texas Nursery and Landscape Association PAC[85]
- Texas Optometric Association PAC [86]
- Texas Pest Control Association[87]
- Texas Pharmacy Business Council[88]
- Texas Podiatric Medical Association[89]
- Texas Poultry Federation[90]
- Texas Recreational Vehicle Association[91]
- Texas Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse PAC[92]
- Texas Restaurant Association PAC[93]
- Texas Retailers Assocition PAC[94]
- Texas Right to Life (a pro-life advocacy group)[95]
- Texas Society of Anesthesiologists PAC[96]
- Texas Society of Professional Engineers[97]
- Texas State Association of Fire Fighters[98]
- Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas PAC[99]
Hutchison
- Bill Archer, U.S. Congressman from Texas [100]
- Dick Armey, Former U.S. Congressman and House Majority Leader from Texas's 26th congressional district [101]
- James Avery, Founder of James Avery Jewelry [102]
- Henry Bonilla, former U.S. Congressman from Texas [103]
- Chris Boswell, mayor of Harlingen, Texas[104]
- Michael C. Burgess, United States Congressman[105]
- Kevin Brady, U.S. Congressman from Texas's 8th congressional district [106]
- John Carter, U.S. Congressman from Texas's 31st congressional district [107]
- Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush
- John Culberson, U.S. Congressman from Texas's 7th congressional district [108]
- Walter Cunningham, Retired NASA Astronaut [109]
- Gordon England, former United States Deputy Secretary of Defense and former United States Secretary of the Navy under President George W. Bush [110]
- James B. Francis, Jr., former chairman, Texas Department of Public Safety[111]
- Phil Gramm, Former U.S. Senator from Texas [101]
- Kay Granger, U.S. Congresswoman from Texas's 12th congressional district [112]
- Kenny Marchant, U.S. Congressman from Texas's 24th congressional district [113]
- George P. Mitchell, successful businessman and real estate developer from Texas
- Frank Morris, Cameron County Republican Party Chairman[114]
- John L. Nau, III, former Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation [115]
- Randy Neugebauer, U.S. Congressman from Texas's 19th congressional district [116]
- Rod Paige, former United States Secretary of Education [117]
- Ted Poe, U.S. Congressman from Texas's 2nd congressional district[118]
- Nolan Ryan, Former Texas Rangers Pitcher [119]
- Margaret Spellings, former United States Secretary of Education [120]
- Roger Staubach, businessman, former US Navy officer and a former professional American Football player [121]
- Mac Thornberry, U.S. Congressman from Texas's 13th congressional district [122]
- Texas Farm Bureau which has more than 400,000 members across Texas[123]
- Aggies for Kay which is a group of 60+ prominent graduates of Texas A&M University who endorse Kay Bailey Hutchison
Debra Medina
- Ron Paul wrote a letter about Debra Medina
- Republican Liberty Caucus
- Sheriff Richard Mack, a gun rights activist that sued the Clinton Administration over the Brady Act.
- TAG, Texans For Accountable Government[124]
- Natalie Arceneaux, host of The Civil Right radio show on Houston's KNTH 1070 AM.
- The Ellis County Observer[125]
- Larry Kilgore, "Please accept my endorsement. I encourage the 226,000 Republicans that voted for me in 2008 to vote for you. Your character and actions will restore honor to the office of Texas Governor." [126]
- TexasCameraFraud.com
- Blue Wonder Gun Care Products
- GM's Place [127]
- Many more at http://medinafortexas.com/endorsements.php
Polling
Poll Source | Dates Administered | Rick Perry | Kay Bailey Hutchison | Debra Medina | Other | Survey scope / Notes |
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Rasmussen Reports | November 13, 2009 | 46% | 35% | 4% | N/A | 798 Likely Republican Primary Voters / 14% undecided |
University of Texas/Texas Tribune | November 3, 2009 | 42% | 30% | 7% | 4% | 800 registered voters (359 identified as "definitely" or "probably" voting in 2010 GOP Primary / 18% voted "Don't Know" |
Rasmussen Reports | September 16, 2009 | 38% | 40% | 3% | N/A | 790 likely GOP primary voters |
Rasmussen Reports | July 15, 2009 | 46% | 36% | N/A | 14% | 766 likely GOP primary voters |
Texas Politics | June 11–22, 2009 | 38% | 27% | N/A | 1% | 350 registered Republican voters |
38% | 26% | N/A | 2% | 364 definite or probable voters in the Republican primary | ||
Texas Lyceum | June 5–12, 2009 | 33% | 21% | N/A | 1% | certain and likely Republican Primary voters (~31%) out of 860 adults |
Rasmussen Reports | May 7, 2009 | 42% | 38% | N/A | N/A | 700 likely GOP primary voters |
Texas Politics | February 24 – March 6, 2009 | 29% | 37% | N/A | N/A | 277 registered GOP primary voters |
Public Policy Polling | February 18–20, 2009 | 31% | 56% | N/A | N/A | 797 likely Republican primary voters |
Voter/Consumer Research † | December 7–9, 2008 | 31% | 55% | N/A | N/A | 466 Republican primary voters |
Texas Lyceum | June 12–20, 2008 | 22% | 35% | N/A | N/A | potential voters with an opinion (42%) out of 1000 respondants |
† Poll commissioned by Kay Bailey Hutchison's campaign
Democratic primary
Candidates
Announced
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Bill White[128], the current Mayor of Houston, originally announced that he would run for the US Senate seat when vacated by Kay Baily Hutchison. However, on November 23, 2009 Tom Schieffer, who was originally running for Texas Governor, announced that he was dropping out of the race and endorsed White for the seat. On December 4, 2009, White officailly announced that he would run for Governor, rather than the US Senate seat. He has been endorsed by current U.S. President Barack Obama.
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Farouk Shami CEO of Farouk Systems Inc., which makes CHI and BioSilk hair products [129]
Potential
- Felix Alvarado (announced consideration to run); Dallas high school geography teacher[130]
- Ronnie Earle (announced consideration to run); former Travis County District Attorney [131][132] has stated that he is considering running for either Governor or Attorney General
Declined
- Tom Schieffer, former United States Ambassador to Japan dropped out endorsing Bill White[133]
- Mark Thompson, dropped out endorsing Hank Gilbert</ref>
- John Sharp, former Democratic Comptroller[134]
- Leticia Van de Putte, Democratic Texas State Senator of District 26 [135]
- Kirk Watson, Democratic Texas State Senator of District 14 and former mayor of Austin.[136]
- Hank Gilbert is running moved to the Agriculture Commissioner race. [137]
- Kinky Friedman;[138]dropped out to run for Agriculture Commissioner.[139]
Endorsements
White
- Barack Obama, U.S. President
- Tom Schieffer, former United States Ambassador to Japan and U.S. Ambassador to Australia[140]
- County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson
- Joe Bernal, Former Texas State Senator
- Mary Esther Bernal
- Chris Bell, former U.S. congressman, former 2006 candidate for governor.
- Joaquin Castro, Texas State Representative
- Phil Cortez, City Councilman
- Henry Cuellar, U.S. Congressman
- Paul Elizando, County Commissioner
- Joe Farias, Texas State Representative
- Phil Hardberger, Former Mayor
- Former Councilwoman Delicia Herrara
- Councilman Ray Lopez
- State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon
- State Representative Jose Menendez
- Drayton McLane, owner of the Houston Astros
- Councilwoman Jennifer Ramos
- Ciro Rodriguez, U.S. Congressman
- Commissioner Chico Rodriguez
- Councilman Justin Rodriguez
- Johnny Rodriguez, former Mayor of Balcones Heights
- Councilwoman Ivy Taylor
- State Senator Carlos Uresti
- State Senator Leticia Van de Putte
- State Representative Mike Villarreal
- County Judge Nelson Wolff
- State Representative Paul Moreno
- Mayor John Cook
- State Senator Eliot Shapleigh
- State Representative Norma Chavez
- State Represenative Marisa Marquez
- State Representative Joe Moody
- State Representative "Chente" Quintanilla*
- County Commissioner Veronica Escobar
- County Commissioner Willie Gandara
- Bob Krueger, Former US Senator from Texas and United States Ambassador to Burundi and United States Ambassador to Botswana
- County Commissioner Anna Perez
- City Representative Eddie Holguin
- City Representative Steve Ortega
- State Senate Candidate and former County Attorney Jose Rodriguez
- US Senate Candidate Rick Noriega, Texas Representative
- State Senator Kirk Watson
- Representative Elliott Naishtat
- Representative Dawnna Dukes
- Representative Eddie Rodrigue
- Representative Mark Strama
- Representative Donna Howard
- Representative Valinda Bolton
- Representative Diana Maldonado
- Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell
- Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez
Polling
Poll Source | Date(s) Administered | Felix Alvarado | Ronnie Earle | Kinky Friedman | Hank Gilbert | Tom Schieffer | Mark Thompson | Bill White | ||||
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University of Texas-Austin | Oct. 20-27, 2009 | 2% | 5% | 19% | 0% | 10% | 3% | - | Leticia Van de Putte | |||
University of Texas-Austin | Jun 11–22, 2009 | - | - | 12% | - | 2% | 3% | - | 7% | |||
Texas Lyceum | Jun 5–12, 2007 | - | - | 10% | - | 6% | - | - | 7% | Chris Bell | Tony Sanchez | John Sharp |
Wilson Research Strategies | Sep 21, 2007 | - | - | 9% | - | - | - | 12% | - | 22% | 15% | 13% |
Third party/Independent candidates
Libertarians
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Jeff Daiell (see pictures at www.JeffDaiell.com) drew 129,128 votes in his 1990 bid for Governor; his showing made the winner, Ann Richards, the first Texas governor in many years elected without a majority. He has been active in the Libertarian Party for over 30 years. He has assembled a staff (see the "Meet the Staff" page at www.JeffDaiell.com), begun campaigning (at least 21 counties so far), and raised funds. His campaigning has resulted in media coverage in all parts of Texas (see the "Jeff in the News" page at www.JeffDaiell.com). Among those supporting him are Richard Winger, editor of Ballot Access News and a founder of the Committee for Free and Open Elections, who is the campaign's Honorary Vice-Chair. The campaign has two different pages on Facebook (Jeff Daiell for Governor) and Twitter (WeAreTexans). [141].
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Kenneth Griffin[142]
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Steve Nichols served two terms as a Frisco, Texas city council member. During his terms, Steve was responsible for lowering the tax rate for four consecutive years, co-authoring the City of Frisco's Code of Ethics, implementing term limits and acting as an advocate for Frisco citizens' rights. In addition to his political accomplishments, Steve has also owned and managed a successful real estate appraisal business, Steve Nichols Appraisal Services, Inc., for the past 23 years.[143]
Endorsements
Daiell
- Richard Winger, editor of Ballot Access News and founder of the Committee for Free and Open Elections.
- Bob Smither, co-founder of The Laura Recovery Center for Missing Children.
- Bobbi Schwartz, a writer and speaker on meteorology, history, and the interplay between the two. The Wall Street Journal has described her Internet column as "A voice worth listening to".
- Stan Norred, a long-time labor union activist.
- Christie Cole-Pearson, a former Miss Teen Texas USA.
- Bill Grisham, Treasurer of the Bexar County (San Antonio) Libertarian Party.
Independents
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Fran Cavanaugh is a Reagan conservative that has been a corporate non-profit executive for 18 years.[144]
General election polling
Poll Source | Dates Administered | Rick Perry | Tom Schieffer | Survey scope |
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Public Policy Polling | February 18–20, 2009 | 45% | 35% | 1409 Texas voters |
Poll Source | Dates Administered | Kay Bailey Hutchison | Tom Schieffer | Survey scope |
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Public Policy Polling | February 18–20, 2009 | 54% | 30% | 1409 Texas voters |
References
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 41.007(a)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 41.007(b)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 172.001
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 181.061(a)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 172.001
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 41.007(a)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 172.003
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 172.004
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 41.007(b)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 172.002
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 181.003
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 181.061(a)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 181.005(b)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 181.005(a)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 181.006(b)(2)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 181.006(g)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 142.007
- ^ Texas Election Code, Sections 142.008 and 142.009
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 141.066
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 142.009(1)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 142.006(a)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 146.023 (filing fee or signatures required)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 146.0231 (referencing Section 172.024)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 146.0230 (referencing Section 172.025)
- ^ Texas Election Code, Section 146.025
- ^ http://www.runmedina.com//
- ^ "Capitol antics". The Economist. 2007-05-31. Retrieved 2008-12-02.
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- ^ The committee is made up of two members, one male and one female, from each of Texas' 31 state senatorial districts.
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/two-thirds-state-republican-executive-committee-endorse-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/node/1370
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- ^ http://www.rickperry.org/release/former-sec-education-and-conservative-radio-host-bill-bennett-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/rep-natl-committeeman-bill-crocker-joins-rpt-chairs-endorse-gov-perry-and-call-party-unite-b
- ^ http://rickperry.org/node/1188 Pro-Life Activist Carol Everett Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/concerned-women-america-state-director-ann-hettinger-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ "Under Perry, the state's star is shining bright", Dallas Morning News Viewpoints, August 25, 2009, p. 13A.
- ^ http://rickperry.org/node/1210 Dr. Steve Hotze Endorses Gov. Perry for Re-Election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/txoga-president-rob-looney-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://thepage.time.com/2009/02/02/palin-endorses-texas-gov-perry/
- ^ http://www.rickperry.org/release/justice-foundation-president-allan-parker-jr-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/rep-natl-committeeman-bill-crocker-joins-rpt-chairs-endorse-gov-perry-and-call-party-unite-b
- ^ http://www.star-telegram.com/news/columnists/bud_kennedy/story/1506661.html
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/justice-gate-founder-alice-patterson-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/family-research-council-action-pac-chairman-tony-perkins-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/t-boone-pickens-endorses-gov-rick-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/node/1184 Linda Rogers endorses Gov. Perry for re-election
- ^ http://www.rickperry.org/release/vision-america-president-dr-rick-scarborough-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://www.tips-q.com/news/right/1428462-eagle-forum-founder-phyllis-schlafly-endorses-gov-rick-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/node/1217 Kelly Shackelford Endorses Gov. Perry
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/taxpayer-advocate-peggy-venable-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/former-texas-gop-chair-susan-weddington-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/node/1206 Texans for Life Coalition President Kyleen Wright Endorses Gov. Perry
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/gov-perry-earns-endorsements-three-statewide-building-groups
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/gov-perry-earns-endorsements-three-statewide-building-groups
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/gov-perry-earns-endorsements-three-statewide-building-groups
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/cardiologists-heart-gov-perry
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/c-club-houston-endorses-gov-perry
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/combined-law-enforcement-associations-texas-cleat-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://www.rickperry.org/release/houston-realty-business-coalition-endorses-governor-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/outdoor-advertising-association-texas-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://www.rickperry.org/release/state-and-national-anglers-endorse-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://www.rickperry.org/node/1195 Texas Pro-Life Group Endorses Republican Governor Rick Perry for Re-Election
- ^ http://taa.org/aboutTaa/taaNews/?article_id=2440 TAA endorses candidates
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/texas-association-interior-design-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/texas-association-builders-homepac-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/texas-motor-transportation-association-truckpac-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
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- ^ http://rickperry.org/release/texas-civil-justice-league-pac-endorses-gov-perry-re-election
- ^ http://www.rickperry.org/node/1196 Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association PAC Endorses Gov. Rick Perry for Re-election
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- ^ http://www.tmpa.org/pac/?id=628 TMPA Endorses Governor Perry
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(help) - ^ "White says he is 'considering' running for governor, will decide next week". KHOU. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
- ^ http://www.uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?year=1990&fips=48&f=0&off=5&elect=0
- ^ http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2009/02/kevin-griffin-running-for-libertarian-nomination-for-governor-of-texas/
- ^ http://www.stevenichols.com/Governor/index.php
- ^ http://www.francavanaugh.com
External links
- Bill White campaign website
- Felix Alvarado campaign website
- Fran Cavanaugh campaign wesite
- Jeff Daiell campaign website
- Marc Katz for Lieutenant Governor website
- Kinky Friedman campaign website
- Hank Gilbert campaign website
- Kenneth Griffin campaign website
- Kay Bailey Hutchison campaign website
- Larry Kilgore campaign website
- Debra Medina campaign website
- Rick Perry campaign website
- Tom Schieffer campaign website