Thank You, My Friends!
Dear Friend,
Sadly, we ended up on the losing side in the Senate District 17 special election runoff on Tuesday. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Joan Huffman and to wish her well in the Texas Senate. Whether it’s the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, rebuilding from Hurricane Ike, or the economy, there’s going to be a lot on her plate in the next session, and the residents of Senate District 17 need all the help they can get.
Chris Bell's Election Night Speech
This video of Chris Bell's Election Night speech was streamed live to the Web as it happened.
Chris Bell after the runoff election
Election Night Statement
I entered this race because I truly believe it is vital for us to change the overall direction of our state. Though we came up short tonight, I am very proud of the campaign we have run - a campaign that focused on the issues that matter to the people of Texas and Senate District 17.
I traveled across this district and visited with so many of its residents about the concerns they face. It only reinforced my belief that in order to create a brighter future for our kids, we must act now to implement real education and health care reform.
Chris Bell's Election Day Blog
My Friends --
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Today is Election Day, the day we’ve been waiting for, and I need you to vote!
Our opponents hope you will just stay home, but let’s show them we’re serious about real change and won’t let anything stand in our way.
Volunteers have been working day and night for weeks, and people from all over Texas have come to Senate District 17 to lend a hand.
As a busload of volunteers arrived at our headquarters last weekend, it was like the cavalry had come to town, and I was almost overcome with emotion.
Chris Bell's Journey
A multimedia tour of Chris Bell's campaign for Texas Senate District 17
Since Chris Bell announced his candidacy for Texas Senate on July 20, he has crisscrossed all six counties in District 17, meeting people and talking about issues.
No matter where you live in the district, Chris made a point to visit your area at least once. He met with folks in Galveston, Stafford, Alvin, Brazoria, Lake Jackson, Missouri City, Katy, Alief, Richmond, Port Arthur, Sugar Land, Clute, Freeport, Rosenberg, Bellaire, West University Place, Meyerland and all over Houston. When Hurricane Ike slammed into our coastal communities, he was right there next to you, helping out.
