OK » SD-47 (Edmund)

A vacancy has been created in the Oklahoma State Senate because Senator Todd Lamb is set to become Lieutenant Governor.

General elections are set for Feb 8. The following Republicans have announced their intentions to run for the SD-47 seat: Carol Hefner, Steven Dobbs, Greg Treat, Kenny Goza. No Democrats have announced yet. Here is a recent article:
Henry sets special election date for vacant Senate seat in Edmond

Gov. Henry announced a primary election for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 will be held January 11. Voters will go to the polls for the general election February 8. A filing period for the office will be held December 13 - 15. Here are additional articles:
Gov. Henry Sets Special Election To Fill Todd Lamb's State Senate Seat
Henry Sets SD47 Special Election Dates


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PA » HD-185 (Philadelphia)

Due to the recent death of State Represenative Robert Donatucci, there will be a special election for HD-185 (Philadelphia). So far the only candidate mentioned is his widow, Maria Donatucci.

Here is a recent article about the vacancy:
Widow of state Rep. Donatucci considers running to fill his House seat

TX » HD-44 (San Antonio)

Texas House District 44 is vacant, and that means a special election will be coming soon. Here is a recent news article on this event from KNGB.am/radio/news/

Republican candidates are:
- Ron Avery, 63, of Seguin
- Chris Burchell, 46, of Adkins
- Jim Fish, 53, of Cibolo
- Gary W. Inmon, 43, of Schertz
- John Kuempel, 40, of Seguin
- Myrna McLeroy, 72, of Gonzales
- Robin R. Walker, 58, of Seguin

Democratic candidates include:
- Daniel Rodriguez Andrade, 45, of Seguin
- Cheryl Dees Patterson, 44, of Seguin

Updates will be posted as needed to the ELECTIONS page.

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VA » HD-8 (Salem)

On Tuesday, November 23, Virginia Republicans and Democrats will nominate candidates for VA House District 8, which includes Salem and parts of Roanoke county.

This vacancy is the result of Delegate Morgan Griffith's election to the US Congress. Governor McDonnell said he would set the date for the election to be Jan 11.

Here's are two articles about the upcoming Republican "Firehouse" primary:
http://roanokevalleyrepublicans.blogspot.com/2010/11/fire-house-republican-primary-november.html
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2010/nov/15/mcdonnell-sets-date-special-election-ar-654926/

Here's an article about the upcoming Democratic Caucus to nominate candidates:
http://www2.wsls.com/news/2010/nov/16/roanoke-co-democrats-set-nov-23rd-caucus-8th-distr-ar-657233/

Updates will be posted as needed to the ELECTIONS page at RIDE2REPEAL.COM.

VA » SD-19 (Danville)

Virginia will hold a special election to fill a new vacancy in VA Senate District 19, which includes Danville and surrounding counties.

Here's an article about one candidate who's announced his intent to run: http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/article.cfm?ID=17533

Candidate names have been posted to the ELECTIONS page at RIDE2REPEAL.COM.

"Ride Like a Cowboy"

In the political world, there are three kinds of creatures: Ranchers, Cattle, and Cowboys.

> Ranchers control the herd, and we know them as "politicians."
> Cattle choose their Ranchers, and we know them as "voters."
> Cowboys work for the Ranchers and steer the herd. We call them "campaign volunteers."

Ranchers can't get there alone, so they will always need Cowboys to get the Herd moving in their direction. Ranchers therefore have the utmost respect for experienced and reliable Cowboys. On the other hand, they have no need or respect for anyone who they can't depend on. They just don't matter.

During the 2010 campaign season, quite a few bikers gained valuable experience as campaign volunteers this year -- regardless of who they worked for, and regardless of whether their candidates won or lost. Experience counts. And the more reliable we bikers become at showing up to help candidates, the sooner we'll EARN the respect we've always wanted from our lawmakers in Sacramento.

Thanks to everyone who "rode like a cowboy" on the campaign trail this year.

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Do Your Part

Sorry for the lack of articles recently. I've been working hard to support two local candidates as a campaign volunteer as well as sending out alerts to other volunteers around the country.

It's not hard to beat the helmet law. You just have to help a nearby biker-friendly candidate win. Nothing else comes close to being as effective.

Here is the simple truth: If you are not working as a campaign volunteer THIS YEAR, you will lose more of your rights NEXT YEAR.

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