Best Wishes to Dason and Panissa as they begin their new life together in Paris, TX!!
First Day to File for Office is Nov. 28th!
Please Contact Ed Conley or Lara Carlin to file paperwork to run for office!
(please send Precinct Chair Filings to the same address)
325-677-1776 (Ed) or 325-660-6758 (Lara)
or send/deliver filing to:
6357 Huntington Pl.
Abilene, TX 79606
Message from the Texas Democratic Party
Dear Fellow Democrat, Legal issues pertaining to the congressional, senate and state house maps which were illegally redrawn by Republicans necessitated a change to the planned dates for people wishing to file for a place on the 2012 Democratic Primary ballot to be moved. Until today we still weren't positive that the courts weren't going to push the start of filing back further - however, we are pleased to announce that there was no further delay hence we are now accepting candidate applications until 6:00 pm CST on Thursday, December 15th. The Texas Democratic Party office in Austin will receive applications from candidates wishing to run for statewide office or for offices for districts which span more than one county. All candidates running for offices which are contained wholly within one county will file with their county party. If you'd like to be among the first to know when someone files, we'll be Tweeting the name, office and website/Twitter handle (if available) for everyone who files in our office. We'll also be posting a daily summary on our website which we'll also post on our Facebook page. To watch our Tweets you can either follow @TxDemParty or follow the hashtag #TXD2012. We'll also be retweeting any of our county parties who tweet candidate filings under that hashtag. The candidate filing period is always a really exciting time of the year and we'll be proud to be the first to introduce you to the team of Democrats who will be leading the way towards a Blue Texas! Loyally, Your Texas Democratic Party |
What it means to be a Democrat ...
Democrats stand for Hope, Equal Opportunity, and Fair Play. These are the values
Texans share in our personal lives and the values we expect to define our economic
and social policies. Texas Democrats are building a better state and a stronger
nation where those who work hard and play by the rules can achieve their American
dream.
We believe ...
· In equal opportunity for all citizens.
· In rewarding, honest, hard work with a living wage in a tax system that is fair.
· In family values that are more than a political slogan.
· In quality education that gives all citizens the opportunity to reach their potential.
· In freedom from government interference in our private lives and personal decisions.
· In the benefits of individual strengths in our diverse population.
· In security in our homes and safety on our streets. Criminals should face swift and certain punishment.
· In separation of Church and State to preserve the freedom to pursue our beliefs.
· In a strong United States—morally, economically and militarily.
· In support of laws that protect our environment, including common-sense
reforms that give us cleaner and safer air and water.
To preserve these values and to ensure that our state continues to provide
economic opportunity to all Texans, we must be able to conduct effective election
campaigns.
Renewing America's Promise
The Democratic Agenda
We come together at a defining moment in the history of our nation –- the nation that led the 20th century, built a thriving middle class, defeated fascism and communism, and provided bountiful opportunity to many. We Democrats have a special commitment to this promise of America. We believe that every American, whatever their background or station in life, should have the chance to get a good education, to work at a good job with good wages, to raise and provide for a family, to live in safe surroundings, and to retire with dignity and security. We believe that quality and affordable health care is a basic right. We believe that each succeeding generation should have the opportunity, through hard work, service and sacrifice, to enjoy a brighter future than the last.
But today, we are at a crossroads. As we meet, we are in the sixth year of a two-front war. Our economy is struggling. Our planet is in peril.
A land of historic resourcefulness has lost its patience with elected officials who have failed to lead. It is time for a change.
We can do better.
Taken from the DNC Website