Bryan Daniel gets the nod for HD 52
Williamson County Republicans have chosen their candidate to face off against the Democrat, Diana Maldonado, in the House District 52 race. Bryan Daniel squeaked by in the April 8th runoff in early voting with a 3 vote lead (0.23% of the vote), but on election day stretched that lead to an almost 7% margin of victory (1656 to 1432).
Daniel attributed his win to the grassroots work of his supporters doing the basics, like knocking on doors in the final days of the campaign. Several of those supporters were members of the Central Texas Republican Assembly (CTRA) which did not endorse in the Primary or the runoff but who broke for Daniel in the runoff as evidenced by the March 18th recommendation of the CTRA Endorsement Committee to endorse Daniel (a vote of the full membership was not held due to the lack of a full quorum) and the block walking of CTRA members such as Tim Bradberry, Randy and Michele Samuelson, and Eric and Jen Stratton. Daniel received endorsements from the Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Right to Life, and The Texas Home School Coalition. He also ran a very positive radio ad.
On election night, Bryan and his wife Tamara were upbeat as the early voting results were posted and the initial election day results were phoned in. Then as the prospects of certain precincts (which were thought to be in the Hobbs camp) coming in with higher turnout than had previously been figured weighed on them, their demeanors became rather stoic. They looked every bit a team, even in the manner that they took the news that the race might be extremely close and Bryan might lose. Their faces mirrored one another. Then when they got the news that Bryan had indeed won by a good margin they stayed reserved and yet they were clearly excited. On the other hand, the small gathering of supported were quite elated by the news.
When asked about the prospects of beating the Democratic, Diana Maldonado, in the General Election, Daniel said, "It's going to take all of us, working together." He mentioned again the importance of groups like the CTRA. When asked about what he thought about the plans for the CTRA to help start a Williamson County Republican Assembly (WCRA) he expressed his enthusiatic support.
Daniel is currently the Vice President for Business Development and a member of the Board of Directors for Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance. Prior to this position, he served as the Texas State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture. As State Director, Daniel led USDA’s economic development efforts in Texas.
After twenty-two years as an award-winning government efficiency expert at the Texas Comptroller’s Office and as the President of the Round Rock ISD school board, Maldonado (says she) understands how to balance priorities, find common ground and get the people’s business.
Daniel was the most conservative candidate in the Primary Runoff, and without doubt he is by far the most conservative candidate in the General Election. We need to get behind him and come together to keep HD 52 in conservative Republican hands.
Daniel attributed his win to the grassroots work of his supporters doing the basics, like knocking on doors in the final days of the campaign. Several of those supporters were members of the Central Texas Republican Assembly (CTRA) which did not endorse in the Primary or the runoff but who broke for Daniel in the runoff as evidenced by the March 18th recommendation of the CTRA Endorsement Committee to endorse Daniel (a vote of the full membership was not held due to the lack of a full quorum) and the block walking of CTRA members such as Tim Bradberry, Randy and Michele Samuelson, and Eric and Jen Stratton. Daniel received endorsements from the Texas Alliance for Life, Texas Right to Life, and The Texas Home School Coalition. He also ran a very positive radio ad.
On election night, Bryan and his wife Tamara were upbeat as the early voting results were posted and the initial election day results were phoned in. Then as the prospects of certain precincts (which were thought to be in the Hobbs camp) coming in with higher turnout than had previously been figured weighed on them, their demeanors became rather stoic. They looked every bit a team, even in the manner that they took the news that the race might be extremely close and Bryan might lose. Their faces mirrored one another. Then when they got the news that Bryan had indeed won by a good margin they stayed reserved and yet they were clearly excited. On the other hand, the small gathering of supported were quite elated by the news.
When asked about the prospects of beating the Democratic, Diana Maldonado, in the General Election, Daniel said, "It's going to take all of us, working together." He mentioned again the importance of groups like the CTRA. When asked about what he thought about the plans for the CTRA to help start a Williamson County Republican Assembly (WCRA) he expressed his enthusiatic support.
Daniel is currently the Vice President for Business Development and a member of the Board of Directors for Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance. Prior to this position, he served as the Texas State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture. As State Director, Daniel led USDA’s economic development efforts in Texas.
After twenty-two years as an award-winning government efficiency expert at the Texas Comptroller’s Office and as the President of the Round Rock ISD school board, Maldonado (says she) understands how to balance priorities, find common ground and get the people’s business.
Daniel was the most conservative candidate in the Primary Runoff, and without doubt he is by far the most conservative candidate in the General Election. We need to get behind him and come together to keep HD 52 in conservative Republican hands.
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4 comments:
Excellent report. Daniel won with his endorsements and grassroots supporters. He will need more of the same in the fall.
It would be nice to have a principled conservative in this seat for a change instead of a toll-road toadie.
Let's put Daniel in there--but we need to keep an eye on him once he's in. Too many of our people "grow" in office and abandon conservative principles for corporate cash or media approbation.
AMEN!!
Bryan Daniel is one of the biggest success stories for conservatives in this trying primary season. Now it's up to Republicans to work hard for down-ballot candidates like Bryan to ensure the victory extends into the 81st Legislature.
David, you're right. It is our job to hold our elected officials and candidates accountable to the platform and to conservative principles.
Of course, we need to start with conservatives, like Bryan Daniel, in office and then encourage them to maintain our shared convictions and philosphies.
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