Texas Political News for Lobbyists: Congressional Races to Watch
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Capitol Inside, using their “Capitol Inside Partisan Index” rates the following primary elections to be the most interesting and the ones to keep an eye on.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 25 CONTENDERS:
Dave Garrison
Austin Republican
Attorney, Corporate Executive
Major Political Donor
Michael Williams
Austin Republican
Attorney
Ex-Railroad Commissioner
Roger Williams
Weatherford Republican
Businessman
Ex-Secretary of State
Both Williams gentlemen have battled for seats before and are the frontrunners. One with a financial edge and one with name recognition.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 33 CONTENDERS:
David Alameel has the finances and is in a race for a new Latino majority of seats.
David Alameel
Dallas Democrat
Dentist, Businessman
Major Political Donor
Domingo Garcia
Dallas Democrat
Attorney
Ex-Texas House
Kathleen Hicks
Fort Worth Democrat
Non-Profit Director
Fort Worth City Council
Steve Salazar
Dallas Democrat
Attorney
Ex-Dallas City Council
Marc Veasey
Fort Worth Democrat
Consultant
Texas House 2005-Present
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 14 CONTENDERS:
Ron Paul’s decision to focus on his White House bid causes a race for a coastal seat.
Felicia Harris
Pearland Republican
Attorney
Pearland City Council
Nick Lampson
Houston Democrat
Businessman
Ex-U.S. House
Jay Old
Beaumont Republican
Attorney
Ex-TADC President
Michael Truncale
Beaumont Republican
Attorney
SREC
Randy Weber
Pearland Republican
Businessman
Texas House 2009-Present
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 35 CONTENDERS:
Experienced congressman Doggett faces a tough challenger from San Antonio in Syliva Romo, who is well connected and respected.
Lloyd Doggett
Austin Democrat
Attorney
U.S. House 1994-Present
Sylvia Romo
San Antonio Democrat
Certified Public Accountant
Tax Assessor-Collector
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 23 CONTENDERS:
A Democratic battle pitting a veteran legislator whose career ended in controversy.
Francisco “Quico” Canseco
San Antonio Republican
Attorney, Businessman
U.S. House 2011-Present
John Bustamante
San Antonio Democrat
Attorney
Son of Ex-Congressman
Pete Gallego
Alpine Democrat
Attorney
Texas House 1991-Present
Ciro Rodriguez
San Antonio Democrat
Social Worker
Ex-U.S. House & Texas House
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 24 CONTENDERS:
Marchant led Texas House GOP caucus facing opposition from a repair shop owner and ex-investigative TV reporter. The fight has taken some unpleasant turns.
Kenny Marchant
Coppell Republican
Investor
U.S. House 2005-Present
Grant Stinchfield
Dallas Republican
Business Owner
Ex-Television Reporter