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Editorial: Special election endorsement for Texas Senate District 6

The Houston Voice Posted on January 23rd, 2013
Editorial: Special election endorsement for Texas Senate District 6

The Houston Voice Endorses Carol Alvarado for Texas Senate District 6

The Editorial Staff met Tuesday to discuss which candidate we would endorse for Texas Senate District 6 vacated after the passing of Senator Mario Gallegos. There were many points to consider when making this decision none more important than the candidates position on LGBT Equal Rights and Same-Sex Marriage. There were two outstanding candidates whom shared our support of Equal Rights for all.

State Representative Carol Alvarado and former County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia have long sense been advocates for gay rights and affordable health care for women. After completing a questionnaire provided to all candidates by the Houston Voice we were able to narrow it down to three choices. In the end we had one clear choice.

We are very enthusiastic to announce that the Houston Voice endorses Carol Alvarado for Senate District 6.
Election Day is Saturday, January 26th. Voter turnout is expected to be very low so every vote counts.

Comments can be sent to Political Editor Jody Miller at jody@houstonvoice.org


Section: Opinion