Gilbert Recieves Endorsements from Key Democratic Groups and Elected Officials

AUSTIN— Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture Hank Gilbert today announced that he had received endorsements from key Democratic groups elected officials around the state.

“I’m deeply honored to have the support of these groups and officials. They represent a broad cross-section of the Party and their support of my campaign means a great deal to me as I continue to build a coalition capable of defeating Todd Staples in November”, Gilbert stated.

Statewide Tejano Democrats (unanimous vote) – Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos (Tejano Statewide Chair) said “of all the candidates Hank is the most knowledgeable and passionate about Agriculture.”

Houston Black American Democrats (unanimous vote) – Representative Senfronia Thompson said “Hank has my seal of approval.”

Dallas Stonewall Democrats (unanimous vote)

State Senate:

Senator John Whitmire
Senator Rodney Ellis

Texas House of Representatives

Representative Aaron Pena (South Texas, Edinburg)
Representative Alma Allan (East Texas, Houston)
Representative Lon Burnam (North Texas, Fort Worth)
Representative Garnet Coleman (East Texas, Houston)
Representative Jose Farias (Central Texas, San Antonio)
Representative Barbara Caroway (North Texas, Dallas)
Representative Craig Eiland (East Texas, Galveston)
Representative Richard Raymond (South Texas, Laredo)
Representative Jim McReynolds (East Texas, Lufkin)
Representative Senfronia Thompson (East Texas, Houston)
Representative Kirk England (North Texas, Grand Prairie)
Representative Norma Chavez (West Texas, El Paso)
Representative David Liebowitz (Central Texas, San Antonio)
Representative. Robert Miklos (North Texas, Mesquite)
Representative Ryan Guillen (The Valley, Rio Grande City)
Representative Joe Moody (West Texas, El Paso)
Representative Eddie Rodriguez (Central Texas, Austin)
Representative Harold Dutton (East Texas, Houston)
Representative Hubert Vo (East Texas, Houston)

John Oeffinger, Gilbert campaign manager, stated, “This is a clear indication that Hank’s campaign to restore competence to the office of Commissioner of Agriculture is gaining momentum daily. The fact that the group endorsements came with unanimous votes is a signal that Hank is the preference of the vast majority of grassroots Democrats in this State.”