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Chavez-Thompson wins Dem nomination for lieutenant governor in Lone Star State

By Emily on 03/03/2010 @ 03:25 PM

Tags: Linda Chavez-Thompson, POP

Exciting news in the POP world! We're thrilled Linda Chavez-Thompson won her primary race for lieutenant governor in Texas, a major victory for a key post in the state. Linda was supported by our Political Opportunity Program, which supports pro-choice Democratic women at the state and local level. Linda brought in 53 percent of the vote in a tough race, making her the party's nominee for the general election.

As the former Executive Vice-President of the AFL-CIO, Linda has the experience, a national fundraising base, and the voter appeal Democrats hope will spell victory at the polls in November. A Latina from southern Texas, Linda's compelling personal story and presence as the only female Democratic candidate for statewide office have ignited the party’s ticket. Republicans have had a monopoly on statewide offices in Texas, and if she wins, Linda would become the first Democrat elected to statewide office since 1994.

Linda has a tough road ahead, as the GOP rallies around its candidate, incumbent Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Dewhurst, who didn't have a primary opponent, also brings his own significant personal wealth to the race. And Republicans know how critical this race will be for the redistricting process in Texas, as the next lieutenant governor will have a seat on the Legislative Redistricting Board. But Linda's a seasoned fighter, and her campaign is ready to hit the ground running, reach out to voters, and raise the funds Linda will need to win this race.

Here's what Linda had to say about her victory:

"I'm humbled to have won the Democratic Primary without a runoff.... [O]ur job is just beginning as we take our message to independent voters, frustrated voters, and working families."

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