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

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

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