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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 2004

Page

2

Sheriff Donaldson Secures Win in Ector County Runoff Victory

Donaldson won a runoff against Rogers among five Republicans for sheriff in Ector County. He earned broad support from the sheriff's staff, noting the department's 189 workers and 667 inmate capacity. The race followed a 2000 contest against incumbent Reggie Yearwood. Rice seeks ballot access by gathering signatures by May 24, with eligibility rules set by Elections Administrator Sharon Wilson.

Reggie Yearwood Donaldson Rice Sharon Wilson Ector County

Kerry fights for Southern edge in 2004 bid

John Kerry, a liberal senator from Massachusetts, aims to win Southern states to deny Bush a regional cushion. He touts changing national mood, labor and health care concerns, and a southern strategy to reach 270 electoral votes, while Bush counters with ads and a wider map.

Sea John Kerry Bush

Edwards Seliger Runoff Victory in Texas Senate Race

In Randall and Potter counties Seliger leads while Midland and Ector counties favor Edwards. Edwards concedes as regional totals fail to overturn Seliger’s advantage. Post election, Seliger will assume the state senate seat, focusing on public school finance, with plans to appeal to Permian Basin voters in November.

Ector County Edwards Seliger Midland Randall Potter Odessa

Odessa DA race sees unopposed primary winner eyeing general election

Zavoda, 56, an Odessa attorney, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and plans a late spring or early summer campaign against Smith. Smith notes he can handle Zavoda and defends his record on crimes against children, including a previously laid off special prosecutor due to budget cuts. The contest features high campaign spending, with signs and ads totaling over 20 thousand dollars for each side, and Smith reporting about 29.6 thousand dollars raised. The district attorney earns 118 thousand three hundred twenty six dollars annually, with state covering 101 thousand seven hundred, county paying 12 thousand one hundred twenty six, plus a four thousand five hundred car allowance. The four year term remains.

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Carrillo Leads Texas Railroad Commission Primary

Incumbent Victor Carrillo led the Republican primary for the Texas Railroad Commission with 48 percent and a runoff likely as 69 percent of precincts reported. Challenger Robert Butler followed with 24 percent, with K. Dale Henry and Douglas Deffenbaugh at 15 and 13 percent respectively. Bob Scarborough ran uncontested for the Democratic nomination. Carrillo emphasizes energy industry experience and broad party support.

San Antonio Texas Railroad Commission Carrillo Rick Perry Henry Deffenbaugh Butler Railroad Commission Texas Oil and Gas Bob Scarborough Fort Worth

Democrats seek to defend seats in GOP drawn Texas districts

In Texas primaries Republicans backed by party leaders aimed to redraw maps favoring GOP seats. Veteran congressman switching parties won easily, while Democratic incumbents Lloyd Doggett and others faced tough battles. Rodriguez Cuellar race remained tight as precincts reported with about a third tabulated. The November goal: capture release of 22 of 32 seats. redistricting fights continue in court.

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Conaway widens lead in Texas district races

Conaway won Ector County 9850 to 1336 and Midland County 9266 to 1963, plus Tom Green County 3291 to 1406. He led Gillespie 2375 to 690 and Burnet 2274 to 1044. Lester touted tough campaigning and high name ID from 2003, while praising Conaway’s improved campaign.

Conaway Ector County Midland County Tom Green County Lester Gillespie County Burnet County U.S Randy Neugebauer

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