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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Based on polling, research, and conversations with Democrats across the state, this race currently involves four primary candidates: Kendall Scudder, Lillie Schechter, Delia Parker Mims, and Patsy Woods Martin. They are the only candidates who received more than 5% of the vote.
Scudder has won the majority support from TXPC members. As such, the TXPC endorses Scudder as either an SDEC Member’s first (preferred) or second choice (depending on the local politics of their district or organization). From reviewing responses from TXPC members, county chairs, and others, the TXPC believes he is the best candidate for the job.
The TXPC recognizes that the other three candidates in the Top Four—Schechter, Parker Mims, and Woods Martin—each have their strengths (see our write-ups based on their endorsement applications) and areas of support. The TXPC respects each of their tireless efforts to build and strengthen our Party.
Regardless of the outcome on March 29th, the TXPC looks forward to working with each of these leaders to (re)turn Texas Blue. It is the TXPC’s hope that each of these leaders remains involved with the Texas Democratic Party and/or other associated groups. (re)Turning Texas Blue will be a team effort, and the TXPC hopes each will remain involved.
Lastly, the TXPC thanks the other candidates who did not break 5%. The TXPC hopes they will continue to strive toward bettering their communities and helping Texas Democrats get out the vote in 2026 and beyond.
To learn more about when, where, and how the election will take place, click here.
ABOUT THE SURVEY
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Texas Survey takers
- Approx. 700 surveys from 90 counties.
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Duration of survey
- 3 weeks
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Outreach
- Multiple direct-to-individual emails
- Multiple mass emails and mass texts
- Direct county chair outreach
- Direct SDEC member outreach
- Additional outreach via social media posts, etc.
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Questions on the survey
- Survey takers were then prompted to rank their top four favorite candidates.
- The first question was about TXPC membership, and later we added if a person was a county chair, precinct chair, or club leader as we started sending the survey to other lists.
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TXPC Endorsement Committee Highlights
- 25+ Participating TXPC Committee Members
- Committee met once per week as needed Nov 2024 to present
- Each meeting lasted 2-3 hours
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TXPC Endorsement Candidate Forum was held on Jan 25, 2025
- Over 200 people attended our rural LBJ State Park forum in person
- Over 1,200 people attended our forum via livestream
- Endorsement Application deadline: February 8th, 2025
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If you see a TXPC committee member, thank a committee member! We are 100% Volunteer organized and operated.
ABOUT RANKED CHOICE VOTING
TXPC supports efforts to end Old South runoff voting. Runoff voting was initiated in the South and has a legacy in the old Jim Crow laws. Runoff voting often allows heaps of money and voter suppression tactics to be used by denying out and out Democratic wins.
It is not uncommon for runoff voting to suppress the vote so entirely that as little as 1-2% of voters turn out to vote in runoff elections. A similar experience can occur when convention voting is delayed, resulting in a quorum being lost due to voting delegates leaving to catch flights, buses, and/or manage travel plans.
RCV supporters believe voters should be allowed to vote once and have their votes counted each time for every round, regardless of whether they can vote a second, third, or fourth time. RCV is not only practical but also saves time and money for voters, organizations, and municipalities.
TXPC aims to ensure our membership voting procedures are transparent, fair, and, most importantly, democratic.
To learn more about ranked-choice voting (aka instant runoff voting), visit:
RANK CHOICE VOTING: FULL RESULTS
To see an example of how these results were tabulated using RCV, click here and request access.
X - denotes did not qualify for the next round due to mathematical elimination in previous round(s).
Candidate must recieve over 50% to receive endorsement.
|
Ranked Choice |
Ranked Choice |
Ranked Choice |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Candidate Name |
% |
Candidate Name |
% |
Candidate Name |
% |
|
Kendall Scudder |
46% |
Kendall Scudder* |
51% ✅ |
Kendall Scudder* |
67% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
22% |
Lillie Schechter |
24% |
Lillie Schechter |
33% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
13% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
16% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
X |
|
Undecided |
8% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
9% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
X |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
7% |
Undecided |
X |
Aaron Arguijo |
X |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
1% |
Rev. Steve Miller |
X |
Meri Gomez |
X |
|
Patricia Olivares |
1% |
Patricia Olivares |
X |
Patricia Olivares |
X |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
1% |
Aaron Arguijo |
X |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
X |
|
Meri Gomez |
<1% |
Meri Gomez |
X |
Rev. Steve Miller |
X |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
<1% |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
X |
Undecided |
X |
TOP 4 CANDIDATE SUPPORT MAPS
Below are maps of areas of support for the Top Four candidates who received a minimum of 5% of the vote.
ALL STATEWIDE VOTING MEMBERS
Each dot represents a survey taker. 
KENDALL SCUDDER
Each dot represents a survey taker.
LILLIE SCHECHTER
Each dot represents a survey taker.
PATSY WOODS MARTIN
Each dot represents a survey taker.
DELIA PARKER-MIMS
Each dot represents a survey taker.
TXPC MEMBERS
Membership is based on paying dues or volunteering. “Original Members” include those who became members on or before February 8th. “New Members” include those who became members between February 9th and March 2nd. “Total Members” are these two segments combined.
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ORIGINAL MEMBERS |
NEW MEMBERS |
TOTAL MEMBERS |
|||
|
Candidate |
% |
Candidate |
% |
Candidate |
% |
|
Kendall Scudder |
54% |
Kendall Scudder |
42% |
Kendall Scudder |
52% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
17% |
Lillie Schechter |
19% |
Lillie Schechter |
18% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
15% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
16% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
15% |
|
Undecided |
5% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
10% |
Undecided |
6% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
4% |
Undecided |
8% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
5% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
2% |
Aaron Arguijo |
5% |
Patricia Olivares |
3% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
1% |
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
Rev. Steve Miller |
1% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
1% |
Patricia Olivares |
0% |
Aaron Arguijo |
1% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
1% |
Meri Gomez |
0% |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
1% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
Meri Gomez |
0% |
SURVEYED SDEC & DNC
Roughly 50% of the 2024-26 SDEC/DNC Members took this poll.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
66% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
15% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
11% |
|
Undecided |
6% |
|
Meri Gomez |
2% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
0% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
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Patricia Olivares |
0% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
0% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
TDP CAUCUSES
The Texas Democratic Party is comprised of numerous caucuses and other interest groups. Using data from the 2024 Convention and other knowledge, the TXPC used internal relational organizing data to identify which survey takers were associated with each of the various caucuses. The information below is not meant to represent the views of any of the mentioned caucus, associated groups, or others.
TXPC AAPI CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be either AAPI and/or associated with the AAPI Caucus. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Asian American Democrats of Texas or the SDEC AAPI Caucus.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
X - denotes did not qualify for round 2 due to mathematical elimination in previous round(s).
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ROUND 1 |
ROUND 2 |
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|
Candidate |
Percentage |
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Lillie Schechter |
41% |
Lillie Schechter |
50% ✅ |
|
Kendall Scudder |
41% |
Kendall Scudder |
50% ✅ |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
12% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
X |
|
Undecided |
6% |
Undecided |
X |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
0% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
X |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
0% |
Aaron Arguijo |
X |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
Rev. Steve Miller |
X |
|
Patricia Olivares |
0% |
Patricia Olivares |
X |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
Meri Gomez |
X |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
X |
TXPC COUNTY CHAIRS SURVEYED
Roughly 40% of Total TX Democratic County Chairs took this poll. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Texas Democratic County Chairs Association.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
58% ✅ |
|
Undecided |
10% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
10% |
|
Lillie Schechter |
8% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
8% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
2% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
2% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
0% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
TXPC BLACK CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be either African American and/or associated with the Coalition of Black Democrats or the Black Caucus. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Coalition of Black Democrats or the SDEC Black Caucus.
✅ denotes membership voting reached over 50% benchmark met.
X - denotes did not qualify for Round 2 or 3 due to mathematical elimination in previous round(s).
|
ROUND 1 |
ROUND 2 |
ROUND 3 |
|||
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Kendall Scudder |
30% |
Kendall Scudder |
39% |
Kendall Scudder |
55% ✅ |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
25% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
36% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
45% |
|
Lillie Schechter |
23% |
Lillie Schechter |
25% |
Lillie Schechter |
X |
|
Undecided |
10% |
Undecided |
X |
Undecided |
X |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
8% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
X |
Patsy Woods Martin |
X |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
5% |
Rev. Steve Miller |
X |
Rev. Steve Miller |
X |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
0% |
Aaron Arguijo |
X |
Aaron Arguijo |
X |
|
Patricia Olivares |
0% |
Patricia Olivares |
X |
Patricia Olivares |
X |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
Meri Gomez |
X |
Meri Gomez |
X |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
X |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
X |
TXPC DISABILITY CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be either disabled and/or associated with the Texas Democrats with Disabilities. This information is not meant to represent the views of Texas the Democrats with Disabilities or the SDEC Disability Caucus.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
56% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
12% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
12% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
8% |
|
Undecided |
5% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
3% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
2% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
2% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
TXPC ENVIRONMENTAL CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be associated with the Texas Environmental Democrats. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Texas Environmental Democrats.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
64% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
14% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
9% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
6% |
|
Undecided |
4% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
1% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
1% |
|
Meri Gomez |
1% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
TXPC HISPANIC CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be Hispanic and/or associated with the Hispanic Caucus. This information is not meant to represent the views of the SDEC Hispanic Caucus.
✅ denotes membership voting reached over 50% benchmark met.
X - denotes did not qualify for round 2 due to mathematical elimination in previous round(s).
|
ROUND 1 |
ROUND 2 |
||
|
Kendall Scudder |
50% |
Kendall Scudder |
60% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
18% |
Lillie Schechter |
21% |
|
Undecided |
13% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
13% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
8% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
6% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
3% |
Undecided |
X |
|
Meri Gomez |
3% |
Aaron Arguijo |
X |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
2% |
Patricia Olivares |
X |
|
Patricia Olivares |
2% |
Meri Gomez |
X |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
Rev. Steve Miller |
X |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
X |
TXPC LABOR CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be either a union member and/or associated with the Labor Caucus. This information is not meant to represent the views of any labor union, the Texas AFL-CIO, or the Labor Caucus.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
63% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
18% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
5% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
5% |
|
Undecided |
9% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
0% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
0% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
TXPC RURAL CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be either rural and/or associated with the Rural Caucus. This information is not meant to represent the views of NURO or the SDEC Rural Caucus.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
78% ✅ |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
9% |
|
Lillie Schechter |
4% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
4% |
|
Undecided |
2% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
2% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
0% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
TXPC STONEWALL CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be either a part of the LGBTQ community and/or associated with the Texas Stonewall Caucus. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Texas Stonewall Caucus or the SDEC LBGTQ Caucus.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
62% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
11% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
8% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
7% |
|
Undecided |
6% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
3% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
1% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
1% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
TXPC VETERANS CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers who are known to be either veterans and/or associated with the Texas Democratic Veterans. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Texas Democratic Veterans or the SDEC Veterans Caucus.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
65% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
16% |
|
Undecided |
6% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
6% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
3% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
3% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
0% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
TXPC WOMEN CAUCUS SURVEYED
This number comes from survey takers known to be either women and/or associated with the Texas Democratic Women. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Texas Democratic Women or the SDEC Women's Caucus.
✅ denotes membership voting reached over 50% benchmark met.
X - denotes did not qualify for round 2 due to mathematical elimination in previous round(s) .
|
ROUND 1 |
ROUND 2 |
||
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
45% |
Kendall Scudder |
51% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
19% |
Lillie Schechter |
21% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
15% |
Delia Parker-Mims |
19% |
|
Undecided |
9% |
Patsy Woods Martin |
10% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
8% |
Undecided |
X |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
3% |
Rev. Steve Miller |
X |
|
Patricia Olivares |
1% |
Patricia Olivares |
X |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
1% |
Aaron Arguijo |
X |
|
Meri Gomez |
1% |
Meri Gomez |
X |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
X |
TXPC SURVEYED YOUTH CAUCUS
This number comes from survey takers known to be under 41 years old. This information is not meant to represent the views of the Texas Young Democrats, Texas College Democrats, and/or the Youth Block.
✅ Single Round Membership Voting. Over 50% Benchmark was met in round 1.
|
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
Kendall Scudder |
61% ✅ |
|
Lillie Schechter |
16% |
|
Delia Parker-Mims |
9% |
|
Undecided |
6% |
|
Patsy Woods Martin |
5% |
|
Patricia Olivares |
3% |
|
Aaron Arguijo |
0% |
|
Rev. Steve Miller |
0% |
|
Meri Gomez |
0% |
|
Rabbi Misha ben-David |
0% |
BY COUNTY
TXPC firmly believes in building up and investing in county-level leadership and a county-by-county infrastructure. The TXPC contacted county leadership across Texas directly. Submissions are tabulated for each candidate. Our goal is to ensure that each county in Texas is able and willing to participate.
TXPC county information is being submitted to help candidates and organizers build a stronger Texas Democratic Party. Please note that not every survey taker provided a complete address, meaning they may not have been appropriately counted for this “By County” section, and some smaller counties had only 1-3 responses, which will make the results appear to be extreme.
This information is not meant to represent the views of any County Executive Committee, County Chair, or Precinct Chair.
|
COUNTY |
AARON |
DELIA |
MISHA |
MERI |
KENDALL |
LILLIE |
PATSY |
STEVE |
Anderson |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Angelina |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Atascosa |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Bandera |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Bastrop |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Bee |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Bell |
0% |
18% |
0% |
0% |
64% |
9% |
9% |
0% |
Bexar |
10% |
15% |
0% |
0% |
60% |
5% |
10% |
0% |
Blanco |
0% |
17% |
0% |
0% |
83% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Brazoria |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
40% |
60% |
0% |
0% |
Brazos |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Brewster |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
50% |
0% |
50% |
0% |
Burleson |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Burnet |
0% |
33% |
0% |
0% |
56% |
11% |
0% |
0% |
Caldwell |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Cameron |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Cherokee |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Collin |
0% |
13% |
0% |
0% |
70% |
0% |
13% |
3% |
Comal |
0% |
67% |
0% |
0% |
33% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Dallas |
0% |
12% |
0% |
0% |
71% |
10% |
8% |
0% |
Denton |
0% |
67% |
0% |
0% |
15% |
7% |
11% |
0% |
El Paso |
0% |
0% |
0% |
17% |
83% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Ellis |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
COUNTY |
AARON |
DELIA |
MISHA |
MERI |
KENDALL |
LILLIE |
PATSY |
STEVE |
Erath |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Flathead |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Fort Bend |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
22% |
78% |
0% |
0% |
Galveston |
0% |
67% |
0% |
0% |
33% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Gillespie |
0% |
40% |
0% |
0% |
60% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Grayson |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
Gregg |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Guadalupe |
0% |
33% |
0% |
0% |
33% |
0% |
33% |
0% |
Hansford |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Harris |
0% |
4% |
0% |
0% |
21% |
73% |
2% |
0% |
Hays |
0% |
0% |
0% |
13% |
63% |
0% |
13% |
13% |
Henderson |
25% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
75% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Hidalgo |
0% |
13% |
0% |
13% |
63% |
0% |
13% |
0% |
Hill |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Hood |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Hopkins |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Houston |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
33% |
0% |
0% |
67% |
Hunt |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Jeff Davis |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Jefferson |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
Kaufman |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Kendall |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Kerr |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Kleberg |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Lampasas |
0% |
25% |
0% |
0% |
25% |
25% |
25% |
0% |
Lavaca |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Leon |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Live Oak |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Llano |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
67% |
0% |
33% |
0% |
Lubbock |
0% |
14% |
14% |
0% |
57% |
0% |
14% |
0% |
Matagorda |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Maverick |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
McLennan |
0% |
25% |
0% |
0% |
75% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Montgomery |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
71% |
14% |
14% |
0% |
Navarro |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Nueces |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
50% |
0% |
50% |
0% |
|
COUNTY |
AARON |
DELIA |
MISHA |
MERI |
KENDALL |
LILLIE |
PATSY |
STEVE |
Palo Pinto |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
Parker |
0% |
33% |
0% |
0% |
67% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Potter |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Rockwall |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Sabine |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
Schleicher |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
Scurry |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Smith |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
78% |
0% |
22% |
0% |
Tarrant |
0% |
20% |
5% |
0% |
50% |
20% |
5% |
0% |
Taylor |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
Titus |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Tom Green |
50% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
50% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Travis |
0% |
25% |
3% |
0% |
50% |
11% |
11% |
0% |
Upshur |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
Van Zandt |
0% |
20% |
0% |
0% |
80% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Walker |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Waller |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
Washington |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
Webb |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
Wharton |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
Wichita |
50% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
50% |
0% |
Williamson |
0% |
50% |
0% |
0% |
33% |
17% |
0% |
0% |
Wilson |
50% |
50% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Wise |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Wood |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT FROM THE NEXT CHAIR
The TXPC surveyed progressives across Texas on what they want to see in the next State Chair. Below are their unedited answers:
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(Green) New Deal Democrat. We need hard headed social liberalism mixed with economic populism. You can have both and we should strive to have both |
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1. An understanding of gerrymandering and willingness change the system. Texas districts cannot be won because the decks are stacked. 2. The willingness and commitment to pass a constitutional amendment to place redistricting in the hands of an Independent Nonpartisan Citizens Redistricting Committee. 3. The guts to confront democratic officials who are not supporting the agenda and are not dedicating their time and effort to elect other candidates instead of just sitting on their treasure chests. |
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A firm dedication to expanding democracy. Expressly endorses Ranked Choice voting. Needs a strong fundraising ability because TDP is broke. Needs to address the mass precinct chair vacancy. Needs the ability to coordinate all of the different county efforts that have drifted apart from one another. Needs to be progressive and looking to implement change from the boring static of the last 10 years. People want to see shake up and change. Needs a solid solution to the quorum problem at conventions from the past 4 years. We also need to be able to get a realistic plan for mid term deep canvasing. |
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A person who is willing to step up and not just follow what was done before as that did not work, good personality and reach across to others who do not agree with them |
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A public servant leader. Great organizer. Great communicator. Ideally, as progressive as possible. |
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Able to fundraise |
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An active, hardworking, boots on the ground, charismatic, uplifting, holds staff accountable, supports all of Texas (rural & urban), progressive, willing to continue learning, & appreciative person. (Aka, Kendall Scudder) |
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Charismatic personality, good communication skills, lead with accountability and respect, ability to build relationships. |
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Demonstrated Success in Grassroots Organizing and Fundraising with a Vision Forward |
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Ethical, strategic, servant leader with strong UNITY, team building skills with balanced results driven policies. |
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Excellent motivator; excellent fundraiser; will *listen* and visit RURAL counties and not pay attention/funnel resources only to cities; excellent leadership skills; no "pie in the sky" pronouncements/positions along the lines of "Texas is the biggest battleground state;" effectively lead a successful messaging effort |
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Excellent persuasive Communication ability - our party needs to be loud and out there all the time communicating with Texans. A Media and Communications strategy, excellent persuasive Communication ability, proven leadership skills, Fundraising Expertise, a 254 County strategy, a Precinct Chair Strategy, expertise with diverse communities, a commitment to grassroots organizing. |
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Financial Accountability, will bring money to TDP, will push for all races to be uncontested, will value volunteers, doesn't throw elections |
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I want to see someone who will represent working class families, create inroads with communities of interest, will advocate for top ballot candidates to help keep our party operational by donating their leftover funds to GOTV and county party growth efforts (not registering voters but getting info to them), will move our campaign strategies to this century (digital/texting/videos/podcasts), and a good fundraiser. It would also be good to have a VC chair that can solely focus on communities like mine in getting out the Hispanic vote. |
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I would like our next TDP Chair reach out to rural voters, help the county chairs organize their counties, help local candidates with their election (Mentor, advisor, etc.) and encourage/support the candidates that lose to re-run, or at the very least set up a network. where we can support eachother like Blue Horizon had. |
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I’m looking for an organizer, someone who has been actively on the ground and doing direct voter contact. I’m also looking for a candidate who is willing to work with and be respectful to our current staff at TDP. |
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One who will focus on helping candidates navigate running for office. |
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People who are nominate for the position of Precinct Chair WORK. And when it's election time, the part need to STOP paying outsider to redo the work the Precinct Chair already did in their Precinct for free. Why not give the Precinct Chair that money ? The clubs need to STOP using the literature as a bargaining chip over the Precinct Chair's head, in order for the to go block walking with them so that they can get some of it to use in their Precinct. The leaders of the Congressional Districts need to communicate with their Precinct chairs, out People giving most of us information that everyone should be getting. |
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Political skills, financial transparency support, rural Texas county support, true progressive (not “pro-life”), already active in Texas Democratic Party. |
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Positivity, centrist, desire to serve all Texans, coalition builder |
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progressive chair
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Progressive like Bernie Sanders |
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Progressive; willing to redefine the operations of the TDP to provide more support to local parties and precinct chairs; collaborative and inclusive |
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Progressive. Someone who will focus on results instead of just trying |
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Someone who can be firm and deliver a firm, direct and positive message- a leader who can show passion, courage, strength and be sympathetic all at the same time. |
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Someone who prioritizes year round organizing of our base voters is one of my highest priorities. Campaign or fundraising experience required. |
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Someone who won't subvert the convention by delaying the session until quorum cannot be met. |
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Someone willing to do the real work. Not a figure head but a “real Bernie” someone who will promote precinct chairs and has a plan to activate nonvoters |
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Someone with a history of electoral victories in competitive races. Someone with proven fundraising acumen. Someone who isn't using this as a free bully pulpit for their own gain. |
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The next Texas Democratic Party Chair should possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Texas politics, and a strategic vision for expanding the party's appeal, particularly in local and state races. They should also prioritize inclusivity, effective communication, and adept fundraising to strengthen the party's position across the state. |
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We need a coherent strategy that is implemented state wide. Committed to winning. Communicate honestly about what our prospects are and a 10 year game plan to achieve success. Sick of losing! |
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We need a reborn LBJ. We need to be willing to fight dirty when needed and push our policies aggressively. No more hiding behind "civility" and ceding ground as we have done in the media ecosystem. We need a fighter and someone willing to do the work.
No more timidity, damn it. |
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We need a WORKHORSE (travel across the state) and someone who also understands organizational structures and will be hands-on at the TDP office. |
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We need comprehensive support for rural counties, a plan to work and build capacity between cycles instead of letting staff go and rehiring in election years, better media & messaging campaigns, outreach to younger voters to get them involved and into office. |
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We need someone who is tied to a rural background but still holds progressive economic and social views. If we lean into these voters and highlight the dangers of corporate agenda, maybe we could move forward. |
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Working class party that finds middle ground around economic issues like workers rights and healthcare reform. |
March 2025 Survey | TexasProgressiveCaucus.org
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