History Made As Dr. Dawn Buckingham Elected To Texas Senate

Buckingham to become first woman to represent District 24 and first Republican from Travis County to serve in State Senate Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas (LAKEWAY) Dr. Dawn Buckingham released the following statement regarding her election to represent District 24 in the Texas Senate. 

Today starts a new chapter in Texas history. Our conservative message of lower taxes immigration reform better health care and expanded educational opportunities resonated with voters throughout our district. As a result I am humbled to be the first woman elected to represent Senate District 24 and the first Republican elected to the Texas Senate from Travis County in our states history Buckingham said. We started this run for the Texas Senate to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of Texans. We thank the Lord our God for His guidance for our friends who believed in us and for our family and staff who sacrificed with us along the way.

Dr. Buckingham is a pro-life pro-family fiscal conservative who believes in smaller less-intrusive government. Born into a 7th-generation Texas family she is an Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with The Eye Physicians of Austin the mother of two wonderful children and has been married to Dr. Edward Buckingham for more than 24 years. Dawn tirelessly works for the betterment of her community through volunteerism political advocacy and her medical practice. For more information about Dr. Buckingham please visit DawnBuckingham.com.