After the primary: how we move to November
There will be a lot more to say about Tuesday’s primary, but we want to share a few of our initial reactions as we work through the results. We’re proud of the all the Democratic candidates who stepped up to run and what they achieved, particularly Blue Horizon community members, board members, and returning Blue Horizon candidates who appeared on the ballot on Tuesday. We are tired of Republican candidates cruising to victory unopposed. Blue Horizon has committed to provide
This is huge... Round 1 Filing Fee Grants
I just went to the post office and dropped off a stack of envelopes that are set to go out to Democratic candidates running in some of the reddest areas of the state; in those envelopes are checks for candidate filing fees. Recruiting candidates to run for office is hard to begin with - now imagine trying to recruit someone in ruby-red Texas?! A candidate might be ready to go and have exactly what we would want in a strong Democratic candidate but paying a $1000+ fee can be
Candidate Filing Opens Tomorrow!
Saturday, November 8 is the start of the 2026 candidate filing period for Texas. Heading into and throughout the 2024 election, our team at Blue Horizon worked hand-in-hand with partners on the ground and Democratic candidates in some of the most challenging regions of the state. Thanks to you, we were able to make 2024 a record year for recruitment, starting with our Filing Fee Fund that made it possible for dozens of candidates to appear on the ballot. We’re aiming to sha