Texas Democratic Primary Results

(Cross-posted with UNT Democrats)

http://enr.sos.state.tx.us/06pridem.htm?x=0&y=1313&id=791

First, former Congressman Chris Bell dominated the gubernatorial race with over 60% of the vote whilst U.S. Senate candidate and widely perceived frontrunner Barbara Ann Radnofsky fell several points below a majority pushing the race into a run-off with 2000 candidate Gene Kelly. That will take place April 11th where Maria Alvarado and Ben Grant will also go head-to-head in the race for Lieutenant Governor.

Unfortunately, U.S. Congressional incumbent Henry Cuellar - a.k.a George Bush's favorite Democrat - beat progressive challenger Ciro Rodriguez (this is a solid Dem district and there is no Republican candidate, so this contest decided who gets to be the next Congressman) after many thought it would at least be pushed into a runoff. On the upside, State Senate incumbent Frank "I put the Democratic Party in my trunk" Madla was ousted in favor of a more representative candidate.

Oh, and Tom Delay won his four-way primary race on the Republican side. This is actually good news since our guy, Nick Lampson, has a very good shot at beating the corrupt Delay whereas he'd have a much tougher time against any regular Republican in the conservative district.