Eleven Texas Congressmen Run Unopposed in Primary Field
Texas incumbents face no opposition in the party primaries as filing closes. Redistricting created new districts and pitted several lawmakers against each other, with multiple seats showing no GOP rivals and several primaries shaping fierce battles among Democrats for the May 1 ballot.
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In Austin AP report, Texas voters face May 7 primaries with six Democratic statewide contests. U.S. Senate race pits Tower ally supporters against Don Yarborough and others after filing deadline drama. Republicans field seven statewide candidates though none in the primary.
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Tunnell seeks re election to Railroad Commission
Incumbent Byron Tunnell 40 a Democrat filed for a full six year term on the Railroad Commission. Appointed last year by Gov John Connally to fill Ernest Thompson’s seat Tunnell paid a 1600 filing fee and faces state Rep Paul Hering and P S Ervin in the May 7 primary. No Republican candidates announced. He says his experience with Chairman Ben Ramsey and Commissioner Jim Langdon qualifies him to seek election and aims to maintain a healthy oil climate while prioritizing the public interest.
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Carol S. Vance of Houston filed in the Democratic Primary on May 7 to seek the unexpired Harris County district attorney term. A 32 year old appointee by Gov. John Connally, she campaign on a seven point plan emphasizing strict prosecution of murder and gun crimes, harsher penalties, jail for illegal pistol carrying, and procedural reforms to speed trials and ensure justice.
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Houston Attorney Abe Dunn Seeks Texas House Seat
Abe Dunn a 42 year old attorney and general counsel for the Houston Home Builders Association has announced his candidacy for State Representative District 24 Position 3. A native Houstonian and Rice University and South Texas College of Law graduate he served in the U S Army during World War II and began practicing law in 1953. Dunn active in Reform Judaism community and Houston Worth Braes Bayou Little League seeks to expand business freedom with minimal government controls and improve public welfare. He has been named Associate Member of the Year 1965 by the Houston Home Builders Association and lives with his wife Joyce Diane Kroll and two sons Jeffrey and Kerry at 4030 Durrcess Houston.
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