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“Put the jam on the bottom shelf.”
Art Brender: Chris often heard me quote former U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough’s sage advice to “put the jam on the lower shelf so the little people can reach it.” Chris is a leader who will put the jam on the lower shelf for public school students who don’t have a voice, for the disenfranchised voter, for women who don’t have access to basic health care and for struggling middle-class families. We need more leaders in Austin like Chris who will fight to restore our Democratic ideas and values.
Let’s Talk
This week, my campaign sent letters to several community groups and neighborhood associations, suggesting they consider hosting a candidate forum for the state representative race in the new, Democratic open seat in Arlington and Grand Prairie.
With so many difficult issues facing our state, voters deserve to hear directly from the candidates and ask us the tough questions. I look forward to answering those questions, and I am sure the other candidates do, as well.
Turner Out-Raises All Other Candidates Combined in Latest Reports
Former State Representative Has Campaign Cash Advantage and Momentum in District 93
ARLINGTON – Former State Representative Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) has outraised both of the other candidates combined in the race for the new state house District 93 that includes much of Arlington and Grand Prairie. Turner’s campaign also has more cash-on-hand than the other two candidates in the race.
Momentum! I have some great news to share!
I have some great news to share. We have outraised both of our opponents combined in our race for the new state house District 93! Our campaign also has more cash-on-hand than the other two candidates in the race. Thanks to you, we have set the pace for this race. Thanks to you, we have the momentum!
Honoring the dream
The last few days have been uplifting and inspiring as Lisa and I have joined with so many other members of our community to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
It’s important that we keep the memory of Dr. King’s enduring life, actions and words alive. It is what this holiday is all about, and why we commemorate it with such enthusiasm year after year. It’s a time for us to celebrate and rededicate ourselves to the dream that Dr. King had for our nation – a dream of equal opportunity, equal access to education, and a commitment to fight for that which is right.
End the Perry Pension Loophole
Rick Perry found a loophole in state law that allows him to “retire” and collect a state pension while he is still in office. Sign this petition, which demands an end to the Perry Pension Loophole.
Here’s What We Know
There has been a lot of confusion this week about where we are in light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to block the lower court’s redistricting maps. But despite the uncertainty, there are some key things we do know in advance of the 2012 elections – elections that I need your help to win.
We have to be prepared for whatever comes next. Will you consider making a donation of $25, $50, $100, or $250 to my campaign today so that we can continue running full-steam ahead, even as the courts sort out remaining questions?
Turner Files to Run for Texas House of Representatives
Former State Representative running in new Arlington/Grand Prairie open seat
Today, former State Representative Chris Turner filed to run for the Texas House of Representatives in the new District 93, an open seat that encompasses a significant portion of Turner’s previous district.
Off and running!
Our campaign is off and running!
This morning, I filed paperwork to run for the Texas House of Representatives in the new District 93, an open seat that includes much of the district I previously served. I am running because Arlington and Grand Prairie deserve a representative who has a proven track record of getting things done and working hard for our
Can you believe it?
In a boost to our campaign, the most significant change is that the new District 93 includes even more of the people I previously represented: 45% of registered voters and 48% of the Democratic primary voters live in neighborhoods I served from 2009-2011!
Family Physicians Endorse Chris Turner for Texas House District 101
The political advocacy arm of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas’ largest physician specialty organization, has endorsed Chris Turner for the Texas House of Representatives, District 101.
Chris Turner Announces First Round of Endorsements in Democratic Primary for New House District 101
ARLINGTON – Today, former State Representative Chris Turner announced endorsements from Democratic Party leaders, educators, veterans, union members and voters in his campaign for the new House District 101 in Arlington and Grand Prairie. Turner, who previously represented a significant part of the new district, will officially kick off his campaign Thursday evening at a fundraiser at J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill in Arlington.
