Burnt Orange Report

Where To See Your 2006 Democratic Hopefuls

By Damon McCullar

It's time for this week's installment of Where To See Your 2006 Democratic Hopefuls! This post has gotten long due to the number of candidates in the field. Use the extended entry to see what's going on this week and who is running for what! If anyone has any leads on candidates or knows of someone I'm leaving out, please email me or leave a comment.

Barbara Radnofsky

Chris Bell
Chris Bell is a former US Congressman who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor.

Chris will be speaking to the Waller County Democratic Club on the evening Monday, November 21. The club meets in the county courthouse on Austin Street in Hempstead. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM, and Chris will speak around 7 PM. Don't miss your chance to come meet Chris!

For more information about the Waller County Democrats, contact John Mull at 979-826-3841.

Felix Alvarado
Felix Alvarado is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor.

Maria Alvarado is running for Lt. Governor.

David Van Os
David Van Os is running for Attorney General.

Hank Gilbert
Hank Gilbert is running for Ag Commissioner

Dan Dodd
Dan Dodd is running for Congress in CD-03

Glen Melancon

David Harris
David Harris is running for Congress in CD-06.

Shane Sklar
Shane Sklar is running for Congress in CD-14.

John Courage
John Courage is running for Congress in the CD-21.

Tue. Nov. 8,

5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
John will attend the South Austin Democrats Monthly Mtg.
Little Mexico Restaurant, 2304 South 1st Street
(between Oltorf & West Mary)

Wed., Nov. 9

5:30-8:00 p.m.
John will attend the San Marcos Area Democrats Meeting
Stonebrook Community Ctr
300 S. Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos

Nick Lampson
Nick Lampson is running against Tom DeLay for Congress in CD-22.

Henry Cuellar
Henry Cuellar is running for re-election to Congress in the CD-28.

Richard Raymond
Raymond Rodrigez is running for election to Congress in the CD-28.

Ciro Rodrigez
Ciro Rodrigez is running for Congress in the CD-28.

Mary-Beth Harrell
Mary-Beth Harrell is running for Congress in the CD-31.

On Nov. 10, at 7:15 pm, Mary Beth will speak to the Williamson County Democratic Party in Cedar Park, in the JP courtroom located at 50 Discovery Blvd., Suite 204

Veterans Day is a Family Affair at the Harrell household.
On Nov. 11, Mary Beth will ride in her campaign float in the Fort Hood/VFW Veterans Day Parade, kick off is at 11 am at the Killeen City Hall. The float will be driven by her oldest son serving on active duty in the Army and due to deploy to Iraq before Christmas. Her youngest son, also serving on active duty, and her daughter will carry her campaign banner. Mary Beth's husband, Bob, a retired Army warrant officer, will also be riding in the float.

Later that day on Nov. 11, Mary Beth will join in at the Texas Democratic Party's Fall Fundraiser hosted by the AFL-CIO in Austin at 1106 Lavaca from 6:30 - 8 pm.

On Nov. 12, Mary Beth will be in Round Rock. Michael Barton, Vietnam Vet and Republican, will host a Neighborhood Openhouse for the candidate at his home at 3707 Cheyenne in Round Rock from 3 to 4 pm. He wants to give everyone an opportunity to meet Mary Beth and hear her speak. Mr. Barton is spearheading the group, "Veterans for Harrell", and hopes to have their website up by the 12th. We'll let you know as soon as the website is published.

Kirk Watson
Kirk Watson is running for Texas Senate District 14.

Jason Earle is seeking the nomination for State Representative in District 47

UDems Speech 8pm 11/9/05 Garrison 1

Veteran's Parade 9am 11/11/05 Congress Avenue Bridge

Volunteer Social: Texas Tailgate Party 1pm 11/12/05 Parking lot on MLK/Congress, accross from Bob Bullock Museum

UDem sponsored block walk 9am 11/19/05 Galaxy Cafe (Brodie & Slaughter)

Andy Brown
Andy Brown is seeking the nomination for State Representative in District 48.

Andy Brown will be blockwalking this weekend. Come meet Andy, talk to West Austin voters, and work on your tan! Contact Marc at 636-4345 or at marc@voteandy.com for more information.

Donna Howard
Donna Howard is seeking the nomination for State Representative in District 48.

Dan Barrett
Dan is runing for State Representative in District 97.

Paula Hightower-Pierson
Paula is running for Texas House District 93.

Judge Jim Coronado (site under construction)

Diane Henson
Diane is running for the Third Court of Appeals, Place 3

Bree Buchanan
Bree is running for the Third Court of Appeals.

Mina Brees
Mina is running for the Third Court of Appeals.

Charles Baird
Charles is running for the 299th district court here in Austin. Let's get behind him and Keep Austin Blue.