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Feb.15 - DEMOCRACY FOR HOUSTON ENDORSES MCDAVID
Feb. 5 - MCDAVID TURNS 43 THIS SUPER TUESDAY!
Jan. 30 - MCDAVID WINS AFL-CIO ENDORSEMENT
Jan. 4 - VIRGINIA STOGNER MCDAVID CHALLENGES INCUMBENT
Dec. 4 - CAPITOL ANNEX - “TX HD 138: GINNY MCDAVID TO FILE TODAY”
Dec. 4 - VIRGINIA MCDAVID FILES TO RETAKE DEMOCRATIC SEAT
Dec. 3 - OFF THE KUFF - “FILING NEWS: MURPHEY AND MCDAVID”
Oct. 25 - BURNT ORANGE REPORT - “VIRGINIA MCDAVID SET TO RUN AGAINST BOHAC”
Oct. 11 - DOS CENTAVOS “MCDAVID KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN FOR HD138

Democracy for Houston Endorses Virginia McDavid

02/15/08 @ 12:00 pm. Published Thursday, 02/14/08 @ 6:34 pm.

Democracy For Houston Endorses OBAMA With 95% Vote Linked to Democracy for Houston. Democracy For Houston held its first official endorsement meeting last night (Wednesday, Feb. 13th.) DFH considered candidates in races spanning local Precinct Chairs to U.S. President. In order to gain an endorsement from DFH, a candidate must receive atleast 75% of the vote from the eligible sustaining members present.

Senator Barack Obama received 95% of the vote for President. Other endorsed candidates include: U.S. Rep. Dist. 10 : Dan Grant, Tx House Dist. 138: Virginia “Ginny” Stogner McDavid… (MORE>)

Celebrate Super Tuesday with Virginia McDavid!

February 5th is a day for celebration! It’s Super Tuesday, Mardi Gras, and Virginia McDavid’s 43rd birthday!

Former Governor of Texas Mark White, former Attorney General of Texas Jim Mattox, and U. S. Congressman Gene Green know that Virginia McDavid is the strong candidate for House District 138 who can take on a Republican incumbent and return the district to Democratic leadership.

Please give her a very happy 43rd birthday by making a campaign contribution today! Whether you know Virginia best through her years of work as a CPA, from the airline where she upholds the rights of workers through the union, in her church, or with one of the many organizations to which she contributes her time, you know of Virginia’s courage to stand up for what is right and you know she has a firm grasp of the issues facing Texas today.

Only a candidate with Virginia McDavid’s courage and determination can change the course from the leadership of Republican incumbent Dwayne Bohac, who interned with Tom DeLay and received campaign donations from DeLay’s TRMPAC.

Bohac is already receiving large donations from lobbyists and PACs that do not support the needs and interests of the people of Texas as our great state has fallen further behind in health care, education and environmental safety.

As the Democratic challenger, Virginia’s campaign depends on the financial donations of supporters like you who want to change Texas and District 138 for the better.

Please help us take our message of A Better Texas For Future Generations to the people and families of Distict 138. Change must take place at the local level through a coordinated grassroots effort.

Your donation of $25 will buy 200 push cards/door hangers.
Your donation of $43 pays for mail to over 80 voters.
Your donation of $100 will buy 75 yard signs.

“With your support, my campaign can get our message out to the families across this fast growing and fast changing district and challenge the status quo. This will not be easy, but I am dedicated and possess the qualifications and the drive to win.”

VIRGINIA MCDAVID WINS ENDORSEMENT OF THE HARRIS COUNTY AFL-CIO COUNCIL

Press Release - January 30th, 2008 (Houston-TX) Virginia McDavid, Democratic Nominee for Texas House District 138 in near north and west Houston, received the endorsement of the Harris County AFL-CIO Council’s Committee on Political Education (COPE). The Harris County Central Labor Council is a coalition of approximately 46,000 union members that is also part of the 230,000-member Texas AFL-CIO and the National AFL-CIO.E. Dale Wortham, President of the Harris County AFL-CIO Council and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), remarks about Virginia’s endorsement:

“Texas House District 138 needs a voice for the community. For too long the incumbent has been a voice for developers while ignoring the homeowners of the district. That voice of the community should be Virginia “Ginny” Stogner McDavid. “Ginny” has long been active in her community, her union, and has stood strong for the constituents of House District 138. Please join me in supporting labor and our endorsed candidate for Texas House District 138, Virginia “Ginny” Stogner McDavid.”

Virginia’s commitment to helping working Texans stems from her involvement in her own union: the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), which represents approximately 10,000 flight attendants at Continental Airlines. As a flight attendant for almost 18 years, Virginia has served as a grievance representative, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, and Trustee of IAM Local Lodge 2339.

“I’m excited about the endorsement from my brothers and sisters in labor. The Texas legislature could certainly use more voices from people like me who know how hard it can be to struggle with a layoff, monthly mortgage payment, or occupational injury. It’s time that everybody, including organized and unorganized working people, have a seat at the table,” says Virginia.

The Harris County AFL-CIO endorsement will be added to other organizational endorsements that include: The Texas State Council of Machinists Non-Partisan Political League, International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Lodge No. 24, the Texas Doctors’ Council Local Lodge 1199, the National Women’s Political Caucus of Texas, and the River Oaks Area Democratic Women.In addition to her positions within her own Local, Virginia has also served on the National Executive Board of the Coalition of Labor Union Women and Co-Chair of IAM Air Transport District 142’s Legislative and Political Action Committee. Virginia was awarded the Civilian Desert Shield & Desert Storm Medal by the US Air Force in 1993 for her service during the First Gulf War. Originally from Lubbock, TX, Virginia has resided in Houston for over 21 years and lives in the Oak Forest neighborhood of District 138 with her husband Mark. Virginia is a graduate of Texas Tech University and is also a CPA. Her goals after entering the Texas House include: strengthening our public schools, improving access to clean air, water & affordable health care, restoring rights that consumers, homeowners, taxpayers & workers have lost, and standing up to the auto”Craddick,” one-party leadership denying Texas voters a voice in state government. Virginia will be opposing Republican incumbent Dwayne Bohac in the November, 2008 elections.For more information about Virginia’s campaign and/or to make a donation, please call 713/812-9386 or log onto: www.votemcdavid.com.

VIRGINIA STOGNER MCDAVID CHALLENGES INCUMBENT TO REGAIN DEMOCRATIC SEAT IN TEXAS HOUSE

Press Release - January 4th, 2008 (Houston-TX) Virginia Stogner McDavid, as the only Democrat who filed in Texas House District 138, will be the lone challenger to Republican incumbent Dwayne Bohac in the November, 2008 elections. Virginia is campaigning to win back the seat in the Texas Legislature that was lost by Democrats due to redistricting in 2002. District 138 includes Oak Forest, Shady Acres, parts of Spring Branch, Carverdale, and Mangum Manor, an area that is experiencing significant demographic change.

“I’m excited about getting the Democratic nomination,” says Virginia. “My emerging as the only Democrat in the March Primary proves that Democrats in the District have faith in my winning the seat in November.”

McDavid has been raising funds since mid-July, and has assembled an impressive Steering Committee of over 220 supporters. Her Committee includes current elected officials U.S.Congressman Gene Green, State Representatives Alma Allen and Ana Hernandez, Houston City Council members Ada Edwards and Ronald Green. Ken Yarbrough, the former Democratic State Representative for District 138, former Governor of Texas Mark White, and former Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox have also endorsed McDavid. Groups giving their endorsement to McDavid thus far are the Texas State Machinists Council, Texas Doctors’ Council Local Lodge 1199, and the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 24. She also has received the endorsement of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Texas, for which she is a past President.

“My goals after entering the Texas House include strengthening our public schools, improving access to clean air, water and affordable health care, restoring rights that consumers, homeowners, and workers have lost and standing up to the auto “Craddick” one-party leadership denying Texas voters a voice in state government.”

Virginia Stogner McDavid is a Certified Public Accountant with public and private industry experience. She is also an employee of a major international airline and has represented her fellow employees by holding numerous leadership roles within the employee union . McDavid was awarded the Civilian Desert Shield & Desert Storm Medal by the US Air Force in 1993 for her service during the First Gulf War. She and her husband reside in the Oak Forest area of District 138. For more information, contact: Anne Weedman at 713/657-5597.—

CAPITOL ANNEX - “GINNY MCDAVID TO FILE TODAY”

Ginny McDavid (D-Houston), will file for State Rep. in House District 138 today. The position is currently held by State Rep. Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston).? McDavid is a certified public accountant who has worked in the public and private sector, and also… MORE>

VIRGINIA MCDAVID FILES TO RETAKE DEMOCRATIC
SEAT IN TEXAS HOUSE

(Houston-TX) Tuesday, December 4, 2007 - Democrat Virginia Stogner McDavid officially filed her application to run for Texas House District 138 in the March, 2008 primary. At a party following her filing, McDavid discussed her intention to win back the seat in the Texas Legislature that Democrats lost due to redistricting. McDavid is challenging Republican incumbent Dwayne Bohac to represent a District that includes Oak Forest, Shady Acres, parts of Spring Branch, Carverdale, and Mangum Manor.McDavid has been crisscrossing the state from Lubbock to Houston since mid-July, and she has assembled an impressive Steering Committee of over 180 supporters (click here to see complete list). Her Committee includes current elected officials U.S. Congressman Gene Green, State Representatives Alma Allen and Ana Hernandez, Houston City Council members Ada Edwards and Ronald Green, and Brazoria County Commissioner Donald “Dude” Payne, as well as former Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox. Former Texas Governor Mark White has also endorsed McDavid. Groups giving their endorsement to McDavid thus far are the Texas State Machinists Council, Texas Doctors’ Council Local Lodge 1199, and the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 24. She also has received the endorsement of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Texas, for which she is a past President.

OFF THE KUFF - “FILING NEWS: MURPHEY AND MCDAVID”
Here in Houston, Ginny McDavid will make her official filing for HD138 tomorrow. MORE>

BURNT ORANGE REPORT- “VIRGINIA MCDAVID SET TO RUN AGAINST BOHAC” - Virginia Stogner McDavid formally announced her candidacy for HD 138. McDavid is challenging Republican incumbent Dwayne Bohac November 2008 election. The district includes Oak Forest, Shady Acres, parts of Spring Branch, Carverdale, and Mangum Manor. McDavid has already earned the support of local, state, and federal officials in the area and has put together a campaign committee that includes U.S.Congressman Gene Green, State Representatives Alma Allen and Ana Hernandez, Houston City Councilmembers Ada Edwards and Ronald Green, and Brazoria County Commissioner Donald “Dude” Payne. MORE>

DOS CENTAVOS - “MCDAVID KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN FOR HD138″ - Virginia (Ginny) McDavid kicked off her campaign to boot out Dwayne Bohac in Texas House District 138 at a get-together given last night at the Petrol Station Coffeehouse. Introduced by former State Rep. Ken Yarbrough, McDavid quickly stated her campaign platform: Safe Streets, Sharp Minds, and Sound Bodies. CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY>