Mark Miller

Mark
Miller

RRC: Austin petroleum engineer and two-time Libertarian nominee Mark Miller has reauthorized his campaign committee for another run for the commission. Miller received just over 5% of the vote, guaranteeing the Libertarian Party candidates automatic access to the 2018 ballot. He received 3% in 2014.

AGRIC: Dallas resident Tom Caudle filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Agriculture Comm. Sid Miller. His occupation and party affiliation could not be conclusively determined.

HD59: Dublin home builder Chris Evans filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Rep. J.D. Sheffield (R-Gatesville). His party affiliation could not be conclusively determined.

CD2: Houston engineer Ali Khorasani has established an ActBlue fundraising page and a Facebook page for a potential challenge to U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (R-Humble) as a Democrat. He is at least the fifth Democrat to take a formal step toward running against Poe.

CD16 open: El Paso attorney and El Paso ISD board president Dori Fenenbock filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee for a potential race for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-El Paso) as a Democrat.

CD26: U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville) has drawn a potential primary challenger in Frisco businesswoman Veronica Birkenstock, who filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee. Meanwhile, Flower Mound attorney Will Fisher filed paperwork establishing a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville) as a Democrat.

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