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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2000
Page
9
A reader laments mudslinging in politics and favors staying out of campaigns. He recalls past missteps from school and college, notes MTV’s Choose or Lose impact on youth voting, and stresses he has registered and voted but would not run for office. He hints at broader media disinterest and personal fence-sitting in elections.
Ector County DA John W. Smith, a two-term Republican, defeated challenger Robert Leahey 18 315 to 13 833 with 57 percent to 43 percent from 32 148 ballots. Smith touted his record and positive campaign, noting he is the first DA elected three times since 1904. Leahey conceded after a contentious race over prosecutions and office practices.
Incumbent Lea Taylor who has served since 1983 won re election as Ector County Tax Assessor Collector defeating Jay Treat by 5 275 votes. Taylor received 58 percent 18 908 to Treats 13 633 42 percent. She highlighted 17 years in the job and a precise record noting the office has collected over 100 percent of the levy and earned a perfect TDOT audit score since 1986.
Barbara Graff defeated incumbent Tom Todd for Ector County Precinct 3 Commissioner by 375 votes as 52 percent of ballots favored her. The elementary teacher pledged full time service, job production for youths, and economic diversification to keep residents from leaving the county.
Incumbent Freddie Gardner defeats Democrat Sam Fife by a wide margin in Precinct 1. Gardner led early voting 63 percent to 32 percent and finished with 61 percent to 39 percent, 4,526 votes to 2,864 in a total of 7,390 votes cast. Fife conceded from his mother’s home about 8:30 p.m.
Republican incumbent Steven Brennan defeats Larry Bannowsky 65.42 percent to 34.58 percent with 4,738 votes to 2,504. Brennan credits voter turnout and early voting delays. Alfred Gonzales Sr. wins Precinct 4 constable with 71.59 percent, 3,599 votes over Nick Marquez amid a contested setup.
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