Perry Sets March 2 Runoff for Senate District 6
Gov. Rick Perry on Friday set a March 2 special runoff election to fill the open seat created by the death of the late state Sen. Mario Gallegos. The race, between state Rep. Carol Alvarado and former Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, will occur just six days before the deadline for lawmakers to file bills in the 83rd legislative session.
Because Harris County has 10 days to canvass those results and the governor’s office has an additional four days after that, the spring election likely means Senate District 6 will not have representation until mid-March. The winner cannot take ...
Comments (5)
Arthur M. Thomas IV via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Wow, I think "None of the above" should just win that one.
Luisa Inez Newton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Perry wants to refund money to taxpayers, how about he spend it on registering voters?
Matthew Cowan via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Why pay people to vote? Oh that is right, that is the Democratic Party's mantra. No one should be paid to vote. Voting is a right a person has. It is their responsibility to exercise that right.
Steven Felfe via Texas Tribune on Facebook
If folks want others to actually get out and vote then All Ballots should include. NONE of the Above.
Cheryl Gonzales
Carol Alvarado was Senator Mario Gallegos' preference to succeed him. Go with her.