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We didn’t win and that hurts but I’m here to say there’s a lot of good news from the Texas 10th.
For all of you who helped us win over 186,000 votes—far more than any Democrat has ever won here—here’s some of the progressive change we helped push forward in #TX10.
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For all of you who helped us win over 186,000 votes—far more than any Democrat has ever won here—here’s some of the progressive change we helped push forward in #TX10.
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2/ Electing a Progressive District Attorney in Travis!
Jose Garza ( @JoseGarza) is part of the national movement for criminal justice reform. He’s serious about reframing the conversation about public safety, ending the “War on Drugs,” and so much more. https://www.texasobserver.org/jose-garza-redefines-progressive-prosecutor/
Jose Garza ( @JoseGarza) is part of the national movement for criminal justice reform. He’s serious about reframing the conversation about public safety, ending the “War on Drugs,” and so much more. https://www.texasobserver.org/jose-garza-redefines-progressive-prosecutor/
3/ Electing Progressive County Attorneys!
Christian Menefee ( @MenefeeForHC) is the first African-American Harris County attorney.
Delia Garza ( @DGarzaforD2) is the first Latina Travis County Attorney.
Both are criminal justice reformers and much more. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/article/Menefee-elected-as-first-African-American-Harris-15701626.php
Christian Menefee ( @MenefeeForHC) is the first African-American Harris County attorney.
Delia Garza ( @DGarzaforD2) is the first Latina Travis County Attorney.
Both are criminal justice reformers and much more. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/article/Menefee-elected-as-first-African-American-Harris-15701626.php
4/ Re-Electing Councilman Greg Casar
@GregCasar is one of the most progressive officials in the South. He's fought anti-immigrant laws, enacted Paid Sick Leave, & pushed forward police reform.
Despite red-baiting, Greg prevailed. I’m so happy he did. https://www.austinmonthly.com/why-gregorio-casar-is-the-future-of-texas-politics/
@GregCasar is one of the most progressive officials in the South. He's fought anti-immigrant laws, enacted Paid Sick Leave, & pushed forward police reform.
Despite red-baiting, Greg prevailed. I’m so happy he did. https://www.austinmonthly.com/why-gregorio-casar-is-the-future-of-texas-politics/
5/ Re-Electing other Councilmembers who Pushed Police Reform
Austin took heat for enacting mild reforms such as moving Internal Affairs to civilian control.
I'm glad @LesliePoolATX won re-election & @JimmyFlannigan looks strong heading into a runoff. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2020/08/19/austin-hasnt-cut-150m-from-police-mayor-says-heres-whats-actually-being-defunded/?sh=3f02b37d335c
Austin took heat for enacting mild reforms such as moving Internal Affairs to civilian control.
I'm glad @LesliePoolATX won re-election & @JimmyFlannigan looks strong heading into a runoff. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2020/08/19/austin-hasnt-cut-150m-from-police-mayor-says-heres-whats-actually-being-defunded/?sh=3f02b37d335c
6/ Flipping a Travis County Commissioner Seat
Ann Howard ( @annhowardtx) flipped a GOP seat while supporting progressive policies.
She'll join new County Judge @AndyBrownATX and re-elected Cmm'r @JeffTravillion on the all-Democrat Commissioners Court. https://www.statesman.com/news/20201103/travis-county-commissioners-court-andy-brown-jeff-travillion-ann-howard-seal-wins-in-final-returns
Ann Howard ( @annhowardtx) flipped a GOP seat while supporting progressive policies.
She'll join new County Judge @AndyBrownATX and re-elected Cmm'r @JeffTravillion on the all-Democrat Commissioners Court. https://www.statesman.com/news/20201103/travis-county-commissioners-court-andy-brown-jeff-travillion-ann-howard-seal-wins-in-final-returns
7/ Flipping a Waller County Commission Seat
Kendric Jones ( @KendricD_Jones) is the youngest Commissioner in Texas!
A champion of voting rights & @PVAMU students, he's joined by new PV Mayor @BRowlandSpeaks & Councilmen @PoeticalWallace & @justonate.
The future is bright!
Kendric Jones ( @KendricD_Jones) is the youngest Commissioner in Texas!
A champion of voting rights & @PVAMU students, he's joined by new PV Mayor @BRowlandSpeaks & Councilmen @PoeticalWallace & @justonate.
The future is bright!
8/ Protecting a Texas House Seat from the Far-Right
Vikki Goodwin ( @VikkiGoodwinTX) flipped a seat in '18 while fighting to protect public education & our environment. This year she defeated an Austin police officer who leaned into racist fear-mongering. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2020-11-06/austin-freshman-survive-in-unflipped-house-as-the-county-sees-a-dem-landslide/
Vikki Goodwin ( @VikkiGoodwinTX) flipped a seat in '18 while fighting to protect public education & our environment. This year she defeated an Austin police officer who leaned into racist fear-mongering. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2020-11-06/austin-freshman-survive-in-unflipped-house-as-the-county-sees-a-dem-landslide/
9/ Austin Transportation Bond
The #GreenNewDeal must go forward, no matter what, and now Austin will be investing $7 Billion more in light rail, buses & affordable housing.
We need more local efforts like this to create green jobs and protect our planet! https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/vote-texas/proposition-a-2020-election-results-project-connect-austin/269-f2646b92-e5cd-4df7-bef9-8c754bf0ccd1
The #GreenNewDeal must go forward, no matter what, and now Austin will be investing $7 Billion more in light rail, buses & affordable housing.
We need more local efforts like this to create green jobs and protect our planet! https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/vote-texas/proposition-a-2020-election-results-project-connect-austin/269-f2646b92-e5cd-4df7-bef9-8c754bf0ccd1
10/ Planting Seeds for the Future
After 3 years on the campaign trail, working across nine counties, I’m only more optimistic about our future.
Texas is building a progressive base, starting at the local level. We’ll keep doing the work. Thank you for your love and solidarity.
After 3 years on the campaign trail, working across nine counties, I’m only more optimistic about our future.
Texas is building a progressive base, starting at the local level. We’ll keep doing the work. Thank you for your love and solidarity.
