HD 145: Alvarado Scores Major Endorsements
By Vince Leibowitz on Jan 31, 2008 in 2008 Texas Elections
Via Off The Kuff (we got the press release, too, but hadn’t had time to blog it yet):
Former Houston City Council Member and candidate for State Representative in Texas House District 145, Carol Alvarado has received significant endorsements from progressive leaders of the Texas House of Representatives, including Representatives Ellen Cohen, Garnet Coleman, Jessica Farrar, Ana Hernandez, Borris Miles, Richard Raymond and Hubert Vo. Alvarado’s commitment to the Democratic Party and its principles has not gone unnoticed as these Democratic legislators have pledged their support to her candidacy. During her six years as a council member, Alvarado marched for immigrant rights, fought for tougher toxic emission standards and helped pass a city wide smoking ban. She has served her city council district well and is now ready to continue the fight at the Texas House of Representatives.
As Charles notes, this should put to rest any questions anyone has about where Alvarado’s support is coming from. Still, this could be a close race, as Alvarado’s opponent is clearly spending some money in his attempt to score this seat. However, I think Alvarado will prevail.
you really think Carol will make it to Austin? The word on the streets and in City Hall is that she scared she might not make it through the primaries before she gets a gift from DA Rosenthal.