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Jon Mark Hogg

3 days ago4 min read

On Being A First Down Democrat

Rural Democrats must change their way of thinking about success.

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The 134 Team

Nov 252 min read

89th TX LEGE RURAL LOG

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

Pre-filing of bills brings few that benefit rural Texas.

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Opinion: THE TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY MUST PICK ONE AND STICK WITH IT.

Jon Mark Hogg

Nov 173 min read

Opinion: THE TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY MUST PICK ONE AND STICK WITH IT.

There are essentially two types of Texas Democrats and they both are drawing two different lessons from the results of the 2024 election. I

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Carla Schoonover-Porter

Nov 81 min read

What Now?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(2)

Dear Rural Texas Democratic Party Chairs, As we reflect on the recent election results, it’s very clear that our journey has been...

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Stuart Williams

Aug 112 min read

Forget the National Noise. Get Local!

Listen up, Texas Democrats. We're tired of the big-city whispers and the echo chamber of national politics. It's time to turn our attention

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Republican Activists in Mineral Wells Sue Texas Secretary of State to Keep Kamala Harris off the Ballot

The 134 Team

Aug 81 min read

Republican Activists in Mineral Wells Sue Texas Secretary of State to Keep Kamala Harris off the Ballot

Rated 3 out of 5 stars.(2)

Mineral Wells Activists Sue to Keep Kamala Harris off the November Ballot

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Defendants Countersue The 134 PAC In Voter Intimidation Lawsuit

The 134 Team

Aug 61 min read

Defendants Countersue The 134 PAC In Voter Intimidation Lawsuit

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(3)

The Defendants in The 134 PAC's voter intimidation lawsuit in Mineral Wells have counter-sued The 134 PAC.

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West Texas Legislative Summit Disappoints - Again

Jon Mark Hogg

Jul 314 min read

West Texas Legislative Summit Disappoints - Again

This year's WTLS was another lost opportunity.

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Why Going Local Is Rural Democrats Best Chance For Success.

Stuart Williams

Jul 213 min read

Why Going Local Is Rural Democrats Best Chance For Success.

For too long, the message from the top has been one of prioritizing a national agenda over the needs of our rural communities. We've been...

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The Lone Star State Needs a New Kind of Fire: Reclaiming Texas From the Top Down

Stuart Williams

Jul 182 min read

The Lone Star State Needs a New Kind of Fire: Reclaiming Texas From the Top Down

The Lone Star State Needs a New Kind of Fire

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Reps. Arrington, Jackson and Pfluger Vote to Restore Confederate Monument to Arlington National Cemetery

Jon Mark Hogg

Jun 141 min read

Reps. Arrington, Jackson and Pfluger Vote to Restore Confederate Monument to Arlington National Cemetery

It is ironic that the day before Flag Day, Representatives Arrington, Jackson and Pfluger voted to restore a confederate monument to...

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The 134 PAC Sues Over Voter Intimidation

The 134 Team

May 291 min read

The 134 PAC Sues Over Voter Intimidation

Yesterday we filed suit to stop voter intimidation in Palo Pinto County Texas. Every voter should be able to cast their ballot without...

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The 134 Team

May 101 min read

Voter Protection Is Not Optional

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

Everyone should be able to vote without being harassed about it.

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The 134 Team

Apr 301 min read

Electioneering Rules Upheld

Rated 1 out of 5 stars.(1)

A Federal Judge last week upheld the new Palo Pinto County Electioneering Rules

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Extremists Sue Palo Pinto County for Protecting Voters from Intimidation

The 134 Team

Apr 202 min read

Extremists Sue Palo Pinto County for Protecting Voters from Intimidation

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

Extremist groups sue Palo Pinto County for Protecting Voters from Intimidiation

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Jon Mark Hogg

Mar 242 min read

History and Hope in Concho County

I want to tell y'all a story about a lady named Elaine MItchell. She lives in Concho County (popl 3,000) out on the Edwards Plateau. It...

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The 134 PAC Investigates Voter Intimidation in Mineral Wells

The 134 Team

Mar 132 min read

The 134 PAC Investigates Voter Intimidation in Mineral Wells

Over the last few days we have received reports of voter intimidation and harassment in Mineral Wells during the primary election on...

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Rural Democrats, Think Before You Vote Republican

Jon Mark Hogg

Feb 203 min read

Rural Democrats, Think Before You Vote Republican

Early voting has started today, and I know what many of our rural Democrats are asking themselves. My Republican state representative...

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The 134 PAC Endorses Thierry Tchenko for U.S. Senate

The 134 Team

Jan 243 min read

The 134 PAC Endorses Thierry Tchenko for U.S. Senate

We urge all rural Democrats to vote Thierry Tchenko for U.S. Senate.

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It is time the Texas Democratic Party had regional offices.

The 134 Team

Jan 201 min read

It is time the Texas Democratic Party had regional offices.

Pass a resolution at your County Convention on March 23, 2024 calling for the creation of regional party offices across the state. The...

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