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Harry Reid and NRA-ILA
Over the past few days, TSRA has received more than a few email and calls from Texans concerned that NRA-ILA has endorsed Nevada U.S. Senator, Democrat Harry Reid. Below is an excerpt from an NRA publication dated Friday, July 2, 2010.
The quote below was lifted, unaltered, from an NRA Fact Sheet explaining their usual endorsement procedure. Please note the date.
"As always in an election year, we receive many calls and e-mails inquiring about our endorsement policy in general, and specific races in particular. That trend has certainly held up this year, as we have received many inquiries about high profile races, such as the Nevada Senate race involving Senator Harry Reid. For the record, NRA-PVF has not yet announced any ratings or endorsements in this race."
Americans are passionate about their elections as well they should be. TSRA does not attempt to answer for NRA, especially when it comes to federal candidates or incumbents. We do offer information to our TSRA members who contact us with questions.
For now this appears to be another internet myth.
State Elections Heat Up with Summer
With Congressional Redistricting around the corner attention needs to be centered on urban Texas House seats lost in the recent past.
HD 102 is located in North Central Dallas. It was held by Republican State Rep. Tony Goolsby until 2008. The seat was lost to Rep. Carol Kent (D) who is no friend to gun owners. It's as if we don't exist. Expect to read in the voter's guide that TSRA has endorsed Stefani Carter (R). Ms. Carter is smart, out-going, and eager to communicate with constituents and lobby alike. If you live or have family in the North Park area of Dallas, plan to vote for Stefani Carter for State Representative for HD 102. However, anyone can volunteer to work in her campaign and anyone can contribute. For contact information www.carterfortexas.com
In 2008 long-time friendly State Rep. Bill Zedler (R-Arlington) lost a close race to Chris Turner (D-Burleson). During the 2009 Legislative session, there were no record votes on gun bills in the House and Rep. Chris Turner failed to co-author any of our 4 legislative intiatives. So expect to see former State Representative Bill Zedler endorsed for 2010 and heavily supported by TSRA. This Arlington area race is another fine volunteer opportunity if you live in or near Texas House District 96. Bill Zedler's website is www.billzedler.org for contact information, look there first.
In a district north of Austin, a Texas House seat was lost in 2008 to Rep. Diana Maldonado (D-Round Rock). As with the other freshmen Democrats mentioned above, Ms. Maldonado had no interest in gun owners, their problems or their rights and was not a co-author on any pro-gun legislation during the 2009 Legislative session. Voter's in the Round Rock area need to help and support Larry Gonzales (R-Round Rock). He's a TSRA and NRA member, supports hunters, collectors, and the concealed handgun licensing program. To help Mr. Gonzales in House District 52 which is north and east of Austin, check his web site at www.larrygonzales.com
We need to fill these House seats with pro-gun conservative candidates! Check back for more additions and updates.
Important Special Election - May 8th
TSRA members in the State Senate district listed below are called to return to the polls one more time to fill a state senate seat vacated by resignation. There is no "primary" for a special election. Please note the candidate's ratings.
Election Day is May 8th and early voting is from April 26th thru May 4th.
State Senate District 22 includes Bosque, Coryell, Ellis, Falls, Hill, Hood, Johnson, McLennan, Navarro, and Somervell Counties. Incumbent State Senator Kip Averitt has resigned his seat before his term in office expired.
Gayle R. Avant - Democrat ? Did not return TSRA candidate questionnaire
Darren Yancy - Republican A
Brian Birdwell - Republican A
David Sibley - Republican A
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