Elections

Texas Senator John Whitmire Announces He Will Run For Reelection

Sen. Whitmire was one of the “Texas 11” who broke quorum in 2003 over Congressional redistricting efforts. He has since witnessed his colleagues use the same techniques during the current special session.

“Don’t listen to outside influences,” Whitmire said, providing the lawmakers with some advice on the decision to break quorum. “Stay in touch with the people that sent you to Austin.”

Sen. Whitmire announced his intent to run on July 16.

“I’ve got a lot of fight left in me,” said Sen. Whitmire after he made the announcement.

Whitmire was elected to the Senate in 1982 and has served Texas since. 

RA Staff

Written by RA News staff.

Recent Posts

Cruz’s Latest Bill Could Make Organizing a Protest a Federal Crime

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced new…

8 hours ago

Chairman Hunter Introduces Congressional Redistricting Bill for Texas

House Bill 4, introduced by Chairman Todd…

8 hours ago

With DOJ Deadline Looming, Texas Democrats Demand Action on Voting Map Concerns

A debate over Texas’s 2021 congressional redistricting…

10 hours ago

Texas Tries to Ban THC While Pretending It’s About Safety

As Texas grapples with the aftermath of…

1 day ago

North Texans Sound Off Against Redistricting in Arlington

A spirited and overflowing crowd packed the…

1 day ago

This website uses cookies.