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[[Lee Wrights]] Current Vice-Char of Libertarian National Committee. He is the founder, editor, and publisher of the online libertarian newsletter Liberty For All. Wrights was an unsuccessful contender for the 2012 presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party, and he finished as first runner-up to Gary Johnson. |
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Kathie Glass - Houston Lawyer, 2010 LP Candidate for Texas Governor and former candidate for Texas Attorney General. |
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Jeff Daiell - Proprietor of Jeff Daiell Communications, 2010 LP nominee for Texas Governor, 1990 and 2002 LP candidate for Texas Governor, 1998 candidate for US Senate. |
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The 2014 Texas gubernatorial election will take place on November 4, 2014, to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry, who has served in the office since December 21, 2000, has announced that he will not run for a fourth full term as Governor. The newly-elected Governor will take office for the term conveying on January 20, 2015 through January 15, 2019.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Larry Kilgore, perennial candidate and Texas secessionist[1]
- Miriam Martinez, former Univision personality[2]
- Tom Pauken, former Texas Workforce Commissioner, former chairman of the Republican Party of Texas[3]
Potential
Declined
- David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor (running for re-election)[6]
- Debra Medina, activist and candidate for Governor in 2010 (running for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)[7][8]
- Rick Perry, incumbent Governor[9]
Polling
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Potential
- Wendy Davis, State Senator[10][11]
- Kinky Friedman, singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist and Independent candidate for Governor in 2006[12]
- Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston[13]
- Kirk Watson, State Senator, former Mayor of Austin[14]
Declined
- Rafael Anchia, State Representative[15]
- Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio[16]
- Mike Villarreal, State Representative[17]
- Bill White, former Mayor of Houston and nominee for Governor in 2010[18]
General election
Polling
With Davis
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Greg Abbott (R) |
Wendy Davis (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling | June 28–July 1, 2013 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 48% | 40% | — | 12% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 24–27, 2013 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 46% | 34% | — | 20% |
With Parker
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Greg Abbott (R) |
Annise Parker (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Public Policy Polling | June 28–July 1, 2013 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 50% | 31% | — | 20% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 24–27, 2013 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 47% | 35% | — | 18% |
Libertarian Party
Candidates
Declared
Potential
Lee Wrights, vice-char of Libertarian National Committee[19]
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References
- ^ Fernandez, Manny (November 23, 2012). "With Stickers, a Petition and Even a Middle Name, Secession Fever Hits Texas". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- ^ "Miriam Martinez says she'll run for governor". The Monitor. Retrieved 2013-1-22.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Longtime GOP activist announces run for governor". www.statesman.com. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ^ Detherage, Travis (April 16, 2012). "Texas AG Greg Abbott announced he'll explore governorship in one-on-one with Movin' Mavs". Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ "Rick Perry says Attorney General Greg Abbott won't run against him for governor | Trail Blazers Blog". Trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ^ Stutz, Terrence. "David Dewhurst '101 percent' sure he'll seek re-election as Texas lieutenant governor | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News". Dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- ^ "Debra Medina - Looking forward to a weekend of..." Facebook. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- ^ "Medina may run for Texas office again in 2014 - PoliTex". Blogs.star-telegram.com. 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ^ "Texas Gov. Perry Won't Seek Re-election in 2014". Newsmax.com. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
- ^ 10:31 PM on 06/26/2013 (2013-06-26). "Wendy Davis, next Texas governor? — MSNBC". Tv.msnbc.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Wendy Davis To Take 'Second Look' At Texas Governor's Race: Report". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "First Reading". www.statesman.com. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ^ "Could TX elect a lesbian govenor?". Dallas Voice. January 30, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "2014 Texas Governor's Race: Democratic Primary Preview". Burnt Orange Report. February 18, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "Rep. Rafael Anchia to seek another term in Texas House". www.dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^ Cooper, Gary (January 17, 2013). "Mayor Julian Castro says he's not running for governor in 2014". KENS 5. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ "Mike Villarreal - My mother was the first to call me about..." Facebook. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ^ "Bill White says Texas lagging in skilled jobs - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ^ [http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2013/07/lee-wrights-considering-run-for-texas-governor/ Lee Wrights for Texas Governo
External links
- Larry Secede Kilgore for Texas Governor
- Miriam Martinez for Texas Governor
- Tom Pauken for Texas Governor