2018 Campaign Blog

Sunday, June 10, 2017. Brent spent some time at the Nacogdoches Blueberry Festival. Approximately 19,000 attended.

Saturday, June 10, 2017. Brent had a great time at Longview's 4th annual East Texas Pride Festival.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017. The Texas Democratic Party of Angelina County gave me a few minutes to introduce myself at their meeting. I really enjoyed the discussion and conversation. A few folks even hung around for a group photo.

Monday, June 5, 2017. Mary Lou Tevebaugh and the Democratic Women of East Texas graciously put together a meet and greet for us at Silver Grizzly Espresso in Longview. It was a great group and we had a great discussion.

Saturday, June 3, 2017. Brent formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Texas's first congressional district. His announcement was part of a rally planned by Indivisible Nacogdoches at the Nacogdoches County courthouse protesting the repeal of the ACA. Speakers included Matt Moore, candidate for city council, NW Ward, and Mike Strong, Nacogdoches County Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, among others. Thanks to Jay Singz and Drew and Sue Wenner for performing at the event.

Thursday, May 25, 2017. I was invited to say a few words at a local Indivisible meeting (Indivisible Deep East Texas). I met some great people dedicated to contributing to their community.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The Democratic Women of East Texas put on a great event. Speakers included Kim Olson, Democratic candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, and Celina Vasquez, from the Democratic National Convention Latin Caucus.

Saturday, May 20, 2017. Beto O'Rourke came to Tyler, Texas (https://www.betofortexas.com/). It was a great event.

We will start posting brief descriptions and pictures from events here. Stay tuned.