RTP
Published: 01-09-08
Published: 01-09-08
Below are the candidates seeking the 2008 Democratic nomination for United States Senate. As you can see candidates in the field come from different backgrounds and offer a wide range of experiences. The race for the nomination has just begun yet the participants have already engaged in several heated exchanges assuring Texas voters that it will be a hotly contested race leading to the March 4 Democratic Primary Election. No matter which candidate secures the nomination this fall’s general election is certain to be a tough fight. We are counting on the full support and collective efforts of Republican leaders across the state to ensure continued conservative leadership for all Texans in the United States Senate .
Gene KellyHometown: Universal City
Political Experience: Democratic nominee for U. S. Senate 2000; Democratic nominee for Texas Supreme Court 1996
Education: University of Georgia Law School
Military Service: Colonel Judge Advocate General United States Air Force (Ret.); United States Army (Ret.)
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Personal: Married (Ingrid) 4 children
Ray McMurrey
Hometown: Corpus Christi
Political Experience: None (Teacher Gates Foundation Early College High School Del Mar College Corpus Christi)
Education: Blinn Junior College St. Edward’s University Sul Ross State University
Military Service: None
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Personal: Married (Veronica) 2 daughters
Rick Noriega
Hometown: Houston
Political Experience: Texas House of Representatives 1999 Present
Education: University of Houston Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government
Military Service: United States Army; Lieutenant Colonel Texas Army National Guard
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Personal: Married (Melissa) 2 sons
Rhett Smith
Hometown: San Antonio
Political Experience: Candidate for Mayor of San Antonio 2005; Democratic nominee U. S. House of Representatives District 21 2004; Candidate for Governor 2006
Education: University of Texas at Austin Austin Community College
Military Service: United States Navy (Ret.)
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Personal: Unknown
