Democracy for America has released more candidate endorsements, including two from Texas!
On Sunday, DFA endorsed John McClelland for TX State Representative and Dr. Edra Bogle for State Board of Education. What makes this particularly interesting is that both are from Denton County.
Denton County, north of Dallas, has been a staunchly Republican county, even when it wasn't cool to be a Republican in Texas (yes, there was such a time). For DFA to endorse two Democrats from the county is a huge accomplishment for an area looking to turn blue.
Both McClelland and Bogle have been active in DFA since its inception. McClelland first joined DFA in North Dallas in 2005, and has since moved on to Denton County. Bogle is one of the founding members of Denton County's chapter. Both have been to DFA sponsored trainings in the past. Each of them have been hanging in the top 12 of candidates nationwide based on number of DFA supporters.
McClelland is hoping to take back the Texas House, as only 5 more seats are needed to regain Democratic control. Bogle hopes to bring an experienced voice in education to the Texas system, preventing right wingers from implementing their will.
We hope by posting this, that you can help support these progressive candidates in Texas. Please consider donating to each one on their websites.