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TEXAS COLLEGE DEMOCRATS 2011 FALL CONFERENCE The 2011 Fall Conference hosted by Young Democrats of the University of Texas at San Antonio proved to be an excellent time, with spectacular speakers and many useful training sessions. The Conference provided the opportunity to hear from Democratic candidates for the 2012 Election. The first of the candidate speakers was State Representative Joaquin Castro, followed by United States Representative Lloyd Doggett, both vying for the Democratic nomination for the 35th Congressional District candidacy. Further into the day, candidates Sean Hubbard and Ric Sanchez, both seeking the Democratic Nomination for the United States Senate Candidacy, spoke to attendees. The first straw poll conducted by the Texas College Democrats Executive Board made its debut at the 2011 Fall Conference, with a vote of preference of candidate vying for the partys Texas United States Senate nomination. After hearing from both candidates, students voted in the on-spot straw poll asking, "If the primary election for the U.S. Senate were held today, who would you vote for?" The polling results were 53.3% for Ric Sanchez and 46.7% for Sean Hubbard. ATTENDEES ON THE CONFENFERENCE I enjoyed getting to see and connect with friends new and old during a day jam packed with Democratic trainings. - Lizzy Joyce, Texas A&M University It was great to see so many Texas College Democrats from every corner of the state at Fall Conference. - Amber Hastings, Texas Tech University Fall Conference was wonderful, the training sessions went very well and I thoroughly enjoyed the guest speakers, particularly Congressman Lloyd Doggett. - Trenton Garza, Baylor University The best part of conference was being able to meet the senatorial candidates and seeing my friends from Democratic chapters all over Texas. - Sydnie Ellias, Stephen F. Austin University ABSENTEE BALLOTS Registered to vote back home? Follow the link below to request an absentee ballot from the Office of the Texas Secretary of State. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is November 1st so do not wait! CAMPAIGN INVASION On the weekend of the 22nd of October, Texas College Democrats Chapters will converge on Bryan/College Station to campaign for Judy LeUnes, candidate for the 14th District State Representative seat. Judy LeUnes was a teacher for 26 years in the College Station Independence School District. After retiring in 2004, LeUnes became a consultant at the University of Texas, then established her own education consulting and team-building business. The LeUnes Campaign will provide a multitude of resources for those who partake, including meals, host housing or for those politicos willing to rough it, tents outside. During the invasion, TCD Affiliates will conduct phone banks and canvassing, and October is a fine month to campaign outdoors. AGGIE DEMOCRATS There is an informational Phone Conference FUNDRAISER Sunday the 16th of October, RSVP for the event on During the campaign invasion, Facebook. If attending the Campaign Invasion, the Aggie Democrats of Texas register with the Judy LeUnes Campaign via the A&M are hosting a fundraiser for image below. shirts and speakers. To help out, go to 3 Spoons in Bryan between 12-2pm and get your frozen yogurt or smoothie, then when you pay, mention Aggie Democrats.

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CONSTITIUTIONAL AMENDMENTS NOVEMBER 8th ELECTION BALLOT The November election is just weeks away, the following are the details you need to know. The election contains 10 constitutional amendments on a statewide ballot, with numerous other, more local, elections (example being District 14s special election for State Representative). The Voter ID Bill does not go into affect until January 1, 2012, therefore any discrepancy in information will not bring your ballot to be provisional.