I've previously posted on the Illinois, Maryland and Ohio Congressional candidates where the filing deadlines have passed. Sorry it took so long to get around to Texas. I hope to post Mississippi in a few days I've left out any comments on the candidates so as not to bias any opinions. I will make some comments in the comments section.
Illinois is here: http://www.dailykos.com/...
Maryland is here:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Ohio is here:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
Ages given are ages on election day 2008
1st district
Democrats
No Democrats
Republicans
Louie Gohmert, Incumbent
2nd district
Democrats
No Democrats
Republicans
Ted Poe, Incumbent
3rd district
Democrats
1.Tom Daley,44, Lawyer and Educational Foundation Executive Director, and former Cantor Fitzgerald Vice President of Software Development, B.A- Economics and Business
2.Ron Minkow, Retired
Republicans
1.Sam Johnson, Incumbent
2.Wayne Avellanet,47, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Corporate CFO/Accounting Textbook Author, M.B.A, Boy Scouts Assistant Scoutmaster, Pilot
3.Harry Pierce,72, Retired Commercial Airline Pilot, Air Force Reserve Veteran, B.Sc- Psychology and Religion
4th district
Democrats
1.VaLinda Hatchox,52, Lawyer and Former State Attorney General Director of Government Relations, Former Hopkins County Attorney (Population 32,000) 1996-?, 2006 State Land Commissioner Nominee, B.A (Hons)- English and French, M.A-Political Science
2.Glenn Melancon,42, History Professor, 2006 nominee
Republicans
1.Ralph Hall, incumbent
2.Gene Christensen,54, Anti Drug NPO Executive Director/NASCAR Team Co-Owner and former Driver
3.Kevin George,44, Businessperson, B.A-Secondary Education, Parlegal Diploma, Aircraft and Mechanics Liscence
4.Joshua Kowert,27, Substitute Teacher and former Lobbyist, B.A-International Economics and Finance, M.A Student-International Economics
5.Kathy Seei, Municipal Government Growth Consultant and Firm Owner, Former Firm Vice President of Strategic Development, Former Mayor of Frisco (population 95,000) 1996-2002, B.Sc-, M-Education
5th District
Democrats
No Democrats
Republicans
Jeb Hensarling, Incumbent
6th district
Democrats
1.Steve Bush,59, Lawyer
2.Ludwig Otto, Business and Education Consultant, Computer Science Professor and University Faculty Association President, CEO Franklin Publishing Company (Academic Journals), Retired Infantry Lieutenant, Dr-Computer Science
Republicans
1.Joe Barton
7th District
Democrats
1.Jim Henley,61, Retired High School History and Debate Teacher/Former Baptist Pastor, M.A-Religious Education, 2006 Nominee
2.Michael Skelly,47, Horizon Wind Chief Development Officer, former Peace Corps Volunteer, M.B.A
Republicans
1.John Culberson, Incumbent
8th District
Democrats
1.Kent Hargett, Educational N.P.O Director
Republicans
1.Kevin Brady, Incumbent
9th District
Democrats
1.Al Green, Incumbent
Republicans
No Republicans
10th District
1.Larry Joe Doherty, Legal Malpractice Lawyer and Firm Senior Partner and T.V Show ("Texas Justice") Judge, Rancher, Past President Washington County Wildlife Society
2.Dan Grant, International Elections and International Affairs Consultant, B.Sc-Foreign Service, M.Sc-Government Administration and Public Policy
Republicans
1.Mike McCaul, Incumbent
11th District
Democrats
No Democrats
Republicans
Mike Conaway, Incumbent
12th District
Democrats
1.Tracey Smith (male),60, Self Employed Real Estate Broker, Former T.V and Newspaper Reporter
Republicans
1.Kay Granger, Incumbent
13th District
Democrats
1.Roger Waun,64, Presbyterian Minister/Tupperware Distributor, Former Army Reserve Strategic Intelligence Officer, B.Sc-Political Science, M.A-
2006 nominee
Republicans
1.Mac Thornberry, Incumbent
14th district
Democrats
No Democrats
Republicans
1.Ron Paul, Incumbent
2.Chris Peden,44, C.P.A and Firm Owner and Money Management Firm CFO, Friendswood City Councillor (population 34,000)
15th District
Democrats
1.Ruben Hinojosa, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Eddie Zamora,46, Firm Sales Consultant/Ordained Minister, Navy Veteran, Electronics Certificate and Certified Welder, 2006 candidate for nomination
16th District
Democrats
1.Silvestre Reyes, Incumbent
2.Jorge Artalejo, 1992 and 2006 candidate for nomination
Republican
No Republican
17th District
Democrats
1.Chet Edwards, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Rob Curnock,51 Video Production Business Owner, former T.V Sports Anchor, 2000 and 2002 candidate for nomination
18th District
Democrats
1.Sheila Jackson Lee, Incumbent
Republicans
1.John Faulk
2.Tanyra (T.J) Baker Holm, Newsmagazine Editor in Chief and Publisher ("Chief of Texas Gates"), B.A-
19th District
Democrats
1.Dwight Fullingim,64, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Lobbyist, Army Veteran, B.A-, 2006 State Senate Candidate for nomination
2.Rufus Mark, Radiation Oncologist and Professor and Physics Professor, B.Sc-Biology
Republicans
Randy Neugebauer, Incumbent
20th District
Democrats
Charlie Gonzalez, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Robert Litoff, Retired Police Officer
21st District
Democrats
No Democrats
Republicans
Lamar Smith, Incumbent
22nd District
Democrats
Nick Lampson, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Kevyn Bazzy, Former Civilian Intelligence Officer, Army Reserve Intelligence Officer and Retired Army Sargeant, B.A-Political Science, M.A Student-Mid Eastern Studies, former College Football Player
2.Cynthia Dunbar,44, Property Rights Lawyer, State Board of Education Trustee 2007-, B.Sc- Psychology and Biology, Honors Law Student
3.Dean Hrbacek, Business Lawyer and CPA, Former Mayor of Sugar Land (population 80,000), 1996-2002
4.Brian Klock, Financial Advisor, U.S Navy Reserve Commander, Former Navy Intelligence Officer, Past President Military Officers Association of America- Houston Chapter, B.A-Political Science
5.John Manlove,55, Marketing and Communications Firm Owner, Former Mayor of Pasadena (population 140,000) 2001-2007
6.Pete Olson,45 Lawyer and former U.S Senator Cornyn Chief of Staff, Navy Pilot, B.A-Computer Science
7.Ryan Rowley, N.A.S.A Contractor Information Technology Worker
8.Shelley Sekula Gibbs, Physician and Dermatologist and Professor, Former Houston City Councillor, 2006 nominee
9.Jim Squier, Retired Associate District Court Judge, B.Sc-
10.Bob Talton,63, Laywer and Former Municipal Judge, Air Force Reserve, State Representative 1992-, B.B.A
23rd district
Democrats
Ciro Rodriguez, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Francisco "Quico" Canseco, Lawyer and Real Estate Development Company President, State Party Associate General Counsel, Bank Director, B.A-History
2.Lyle Larson, Polaroid Industrial Imagining Products Wholesaler, Boxar County Commissioner 1997-2008, Former San Antonio City Councillor 1991-1995, B.B.A-Marketing
24th district
Democrats
1.Tom Love
Republicans
Kenny Marchant, Incumbent
25th district
Democrats
Lloyd Doggett, Incumbent
Republicans
1.George Morovich, Firm Vice President of Industrial Products, B.Sc- Geography
26th district
Democrats
1.Ken Leach, Retired Fort Worth Water Department Administrative Assistant, Vietnam Navy Veteran, B.A-
Republicans
1.Michael Burgess, Incumbent
27th district
Democrats
Soloman Ortiz, Incumbent
Republicans
1.George Benavidez, Emergency Medicine and Family Physician
2.Willie Vaden,60, Owner VIP Cargo Surveys Inc, Former Mayor of Ingleside (Population 10,000) 1999-?, 2004 and 2006 nominee
28th District
Democrats
Henry Cuellar, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Jim Fish,51, IMS Health Health Care Counsultant, Air Force Veteran and Former Air Force Senior Health Policy Analyst, B.A-Mandarin Chinese
29th District
Democrats
Gene Green, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Eric Story,52, Oil Company Manager/Assembly of God Minister, 2006 nominee
30th district
Democrats
Eddie Bernice Johnson, Incumbent
Republicans
1.Fred Wood, 2006 candidate for nomination
31st District
Democrats
1.Brian Ruiz,32, Clear Channel Radio Producer, B.A-Communications
Republicans
John Carter, Incumbent
32nd District
Democrats
1.Dennis Burns
2.Steve Love,75, Retired United Mehodist Minister/Realtor, Air Force Veteran
3.Eric Roberson,43, Trial Lawyer, Retired Navy Flight Lieutenant (O-3), B.A-Foreign Service
Republicans
1.Pete Sessions, Incumbent
U.S Senate
Democrats
1.Ray McMurrey,42, High School Government, Histoy, Economics and Geography Teacher, M.A-Political Science and History
2.Gene Kelly,82, Lawyer, Retired Air Force Colonel and J.A.G, 2000 nominee, 2002 and 2006 candidate for nomination
3.Rhett Smith,58, Security Guard, Former Auditor Texas Department of Human Services, B.A-Accounting, 2006 Republican Candidate for Governor
4.Rick Noriega,50, Center Point Energy Marketing Manager, State Representative 1998-, State Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel, B.A-, M.P.A
Republicans
1.John Cornyn, Incumbent
2.Larry Kilgore,44, Telecommunications Worker, Air Force Veterna, 2006 candidate for governor
Obviously all the lawyers, accountants and medical doctors have degrees (or higher) in those areas as well.
Up next is West Virginia and Kentucky