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Tue Dec 19, 2006 at 09:27 PM CST
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| Final Results now reporting from the SOS.
(D) Anthony A. DiNovo 1,642 22.43%
(R) John Gorman 116 1.58%
(R) Mike O'Day 3,508 47.92%
(R) Randy Weber 2,054 28.06%
Total votes: 7320
It looks like the prediction from the previous post was nearly right on. Here's the difference from that prediction (though the total vote cast was near the low end that people thought). I feel as if there was 1000 more votes, DiNovo would probably be in that runoff with O'Day.
DiNovo 1 vote
Gorman 10 votes
O'Day 20 votes
Weber 154 votes
Still, most importantly, we'd like to thank Sally Smith, Tendra, and Tammy (campaign manager) plus Brian Pendleton and the TDP staff that came down for all their hard work and setting us bloggers up down here. DiNovo really performed well on election day and the late surge did it's work- it just wasn't quite enough to make it over the line. Still, this district is quickly changing and growing in population- a population change that is shifting Democratic. DiNovo did receive 40% of the vote on Election Day in an environment where it was difficult to campaign (against a deceased incumbent).
We'll be back. And soon enough, we'll take this one, too. |
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| I'm packing up here to head back to Austin on an 11:20 PM bus. Here is TDP Chairman Boyd Richie's statement on the race.
"I commend Anthony DiNovo for running a spirited campaign in a special election where the odds were stacked against him. Dr. DiNovo campaigned tirelessly on his strong commitment to affordable health care for all Texans, and I applaud his dedicated efforts. Unfortunately, he was not able to overcome the political leanings of the district, particularly in a low turnout special election where the dynamics traditionally favor Republican candidates. However, the HD-29 race is more evidence Texas Democrats remain committed to competing in all areas of the state."
And from the Muse...
DiNovo is still in a great mood. He definitely wanted to win, but I think I've figured out that he is one of those people that is pretty much always upbeat. Lots of thanks are being passed around for all of the hard work everyone put into this campaign.
Tammy Koczur, DiNovo's campaign manager, stated that she is concerned about the low voter turnout which indicates apathy about this important race. In her opinion, voters did not look at the candidates and their qualifications. Many voters probably voted for who they were told to vote for and unfortunately, DiNovo voters from Nov. 7th did not come back in the same numbers for this special election.
Congratulations to all of the talented, hard working campaign staff and the terrific volunteers - especially my fellow bloggers who made up almost half of the phone banking effort today! Hal, K-T and John - we had fun!
Muse has photos of the still jolly party here. |
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