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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 2006

Page

8

Strayhorn and Friedman Launch Texas Petition Drives

Independent gubernatorial hopefuls Carole Keeton Strayhorn and Kinky Friedman begin signature collection to reach 45 540 voters each for the November ballot. Friedman plans a Capitol rally after midnight while Strayhorn starts on Wednesday. Volunteers and aides, including Strayhorn’s son, push the effort statewide with thousands of supporters ready.

Austin Carole Keeton Strayhorn GOP Rick Perry Kinky Friedman Jesse Ventura Minnesota Capitol Texas Friedman Strayhorn Sam Houston Brad McClellan McClellan Roger Williams Dudley State Bar of Texas

Simmons wins Republican county seat in primary race

In Ector County, incumbent County Commissioner Simmons secured the Republican nomination as no Democrat filed for November. He has served since 2000 after being elected in 1999 and vows to continue attracting industry and managing finances, while challenger Brookshire extends best wishes.

Gray Brookshire Ector County Simmons

Precinct 4 runoff set as Rodriguez leads Democratic race

Rodriguez tops a 1,028 vote field with 41.44 percent while Ray wins 27.92 and Chavira 27.24 in the Precinct 4 Democratic primary. Runoff contenders Ray and Rodriguez discuss campaigns as voters decide who will fill the county commissioner seat paying 33245.92 annually with a 5400 car allowance.

Ray Rodriguez Chavira Bagley Precinct 4 G.E Buddy” West House of Representatives

Whalen Hails Cross‑Party Victory Effort and Support

Denn Whalen says the win came from hard work and a broad base of support that crossed party lines, highlighting sustained effort and broad coalition backing. The remark frames the victory as a product of inclusive organizing.

Denn Whalen

Whalen defeats Caddel in race for judge position

Whalen credited broad community support as decisive while Caddel conceded after 10 boxes and early ballots showed him far behind. Caddel lamented low turnout and urged more public participation. The retiring judge post carries a $125,000 base salary with county and juvenile board stipends.

Whalen Caddel

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