Annex Endorsement: Lieutenant Governor

For many Texas voters, determining who to support for Lt. Governor in the April 11 Democratic Primary Runoff has been a touch choice. Today, it is my pleasure to endorse the candidate who has made a tough choice on behalf of Texas: Maria Luisa Alvarado.

Alvarado notes on her website:

In early 2005, I found myself with one of two choices for what role I would play in the future of this place I call home, Texas. The easy choice was to let someone else with more money, experience, and connections take up the task of challenging elected officials that have forgotten that they are elected by and accountable to the citizens that get out and vote.

Alvarado made the tough choice. While others may bemoan her lack of government experience over her challenger, former legislator and judge Ben Z. Grant. Those who have endorsed Grant have cited his experience, participation in the “Dirty 30,” and the fact that he is a veteran of public service as reasons for supporting him.

While Mr. Grant should be commended on making his run, this is a new era in Texas politics, and Texans Democrats need a new voice and new ideas to be part of our ticket.

In a statement at Texas blog Off The Kuff, Alvarado noted she is courting voters by offering that she will be accountable “only to the people:”

I have not tried to convert anyone from his or her political reference group. I have only offered everyone a place at the table if they would set aside politics as usual and instead consider that a candidate without connections and millions of dollars would be accountable only to the people.

Although Alvarado lacks experience in the legislative arena, I believe her message is one that can resonate with voters on both sides of the aisle this November. And, it’s a worthy one:

The “why” of my campaign is to put the people back in control of their government so that priorities are given to public education, healthcare, and a prosperous future for all. Tied to a prosperous future are all the issues that I have been informed about during my visits across the state. I have listened and I will continue to listen. As your lieutenant governor, no lobbyist will mute your voice.

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