| STATE OF THE RACE: Lean Maldonado (Democratic pick-up)
Candidate Page: Diana Maldonado
Candidate Page: Bryan Daniel
House District Map: District 52
District History: 2006 Election Results Click here to return to the Burnt Orange Political Report home page. 30-Day Out Campaign Finance Report: HD-52: Maldonado vs. Daniel
| Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | Democrat Diana Maldonado
| $227,293.75 | $79,996.58 | $278,368.50 | Republican Bryan Daniel
| $84,874.34 | $74,831.27 | $19,142.36 | | Maldonado's Advantage | $142,419.41 | $5,165.31 | $259,226.14 |
Democrat Diana Maldonado was our first endorsed candidate for TexBlog PAC. With that early money and online support followed numerous endorsements. Maldonado, with her public education background, is running a strong, disciplined race in southern Williamson County -- just north of Austin's own Travis County. Just today she was endorsed by the Statesman, too. The race is an open seat -- Republican Mike Krusee retired this year, after barely hanging on in 2006. A staunch supporter of toll roads and other unpopular Republican measures, Krusee did not build a strong coalition in Williamson County, where a surge in voter registration for Democrats has given Maldonado one of the best chances for Democrats to pick up a seat. From Eye on Williamson, which is the best place for news on the HD-52 race, we get a round-up of the local press Maldonado is receiving in the Austin media market -- demonstrating her unquestionable strength: From KVUE, Williamson County state house race could shift political power. News 8 Austin, District 52 candidates say it’s about the issues. Austin Chronicle, Taking Back the House.
Here are some other links that previous coverage of the race on Burnt Orange Report: |
