IRVING, TEXAS - Loretta Haldenwang announced today that she has raised more than $61,000 towards her campaign for the Texas House of Representatives seat from District 105, including both cash and in-kind donations. Haldenwang enters the second half of the year with over $52,000 in the bank.
This total evidences the enthusiastic reception Haldenwang has received from local activists, contributors and statewide organizations since beginning her campaign. This same enthusiasm has greeted campaign events as Haldenwang has met with Irving residents and leaders to hear their concerns about the direction of state government.
"I am so humbled by the support I've received from across Irving, and Texas, since entering this race. Those who have attended our meet and greet events, or chosen to make an early donation, are helping me build a campaign that will focus on what really matters to Irving families - building a competitive economy that produces high-paying jobs, ensuring that rising tuition costs don't deny talented young people access to a college education, and addressing the needs of a community that has long been ignored by those in elected office," Haldenwang said.
Since announcing her candidacy for House District 105, Haldenwang has been endorsed by Annie's List, an organization dedicated to electing Democratic women to the Texas Legislature, and has begun assembling a campaign organization. The campaign has already met with local grassroots leaders, and is preparing for a series of meet and greet events with Irving voters this summer, followed by door-to-door walking in the fall.
As a business consultant and the former external affairs director for the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Haldenwang is uniquely prepared to represent Irving during this period of changing demographics and economic fortunes.
"In this last legislative session, we saw the Texas House debate bills on many small and meaningless issues, without taking the time to address skyrocketing college tuition costs, or the out of control rate increases that make it hard for Irving families to insure their homes. Irving residents need a representative who will be their advocate to ensure that their needs aren't neglected, and I am running to be that advocate," Haldenwang said.
In 2008, the Democratic candidate in House District 105 was narrowly defeated by Rep. Harper-Brown, who won a third term in the Texas House by 20 votes.
