For those interested, here is the full list of Texas Leftist endorsements for 2014. Some candidates will also have individual or group posts regarding their endorsement, which will be linked via candidate name from this post. If a candidate participated in this year’s Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire, that information will appear beside their party affiliation.
Texas Leftist has chosen to endorse candidates because they have demonstrated a commitment to advancing public policies that will improve the lives of Texans. Though each person’s individual positions vary, they are generally candidates that stand for equality, social justice, healthcare expansion, living wage, economic prosperity and common-sense governance.
Today is Election Day!! Early Voting has begun for the state of Texas, and runs from October 20th until October 31st. For any questions on where or how to vote, check out this previous post or visit the My Texas Votes website.
Though not endorsed by Texas Leftist, candidates Ron Hale, Ron Reynolds and Matthew Whittington did participate in this year’s Texas Leftist Candidate Questionnaire. Please consult their interviews for more information.
Federal Races
U.S. Senator: David Alameel (D)
U.S. Rep. District 2: Niko Letsos (D)
U.S. Rep. District 7: James Cargas (D)
U.S. Rep. District 14: Don Brown (D)
State Races
Governor: Wendy Davis (D)
Lieutenant Governor: Leticia Van de Putte (D) [TLCQ]
Attorney General: Sam Houston (D)
Comptroller of Public Accounts: Mike Collier (D)
Commissioner- General Land Office: John Cook (D)
Commissioner of Agriculture: NO ENDORSEMENT
Railroad Commissioner: Steve Brown (D)
State Senator, District 15: John Whitmire (D) [TLCQ]
State Senator, District 17: Rita Lucido (D) [TLCQ]
State Rep. District 16: Michael Hayles (D)
State Rep. District 23: Susan Criss (D) [TLCQ]
State Rep. District 132: Luis Lopez (D) [TLCQ]
State Rep. District 133: Laura Nicol (D) [TLCQ]
State Rep. District 137: Gene Wu (D)
State Rep. District 144: Mary Ann Perez (D)
State Rep. District 148: Jessica Cristina Farrar (D)
State Rep. District 149: Hubert Vo (D)
State Rep. District 150: Amy Perez (D)
District Races
1st Court of Appeals, Place 3 Jim Sharp (D)
113th Judicial District Steven Kirkland (D)
308th Family Judicial District Jim Evans (D)
309th Family Judicial District Kathy Vossler (D)
314th Family Judicial District Natalia Oakes (D)
District Attorney Kim Ogg (D)
Harris County Races
County Judge: Ed Emmett (R)
County Probate Court No. 3 Jerry Simoneaux (D)
County Probate Court No. 4 James S. Horwitz (D)
County Clerk Ann Harris- Bennett (D)
County Treasurer David Rosen (D)
County School Trustee Pos. 7 Melissa Noriega (D)
Propositions
State of Texas Proposition 1 (Infrastructure) FOR
Lone Star College System, Proposition 1 FOR