“Trey Wharton's the proven fighter I need in Austin to help me ensure Texas remains the land of Freedom & Opportunity,” said Gov. Abbott
AUSTIN, Texas (Texas Insider Report) — "It's been very humbling to have received the support I did from the voters in House District 12 in the March primary,” said candidate Trey Wharton, adding, "This district represents the birthplace of Texas, it consists of hardworking men and women who want their conservative values protected, and now we must make sure we get all our voters out plus those who supported John Harvey Slocum – who came in third but has since endorsed my candidacy,” said Wharton, announcing a new list of endorsements (below,) in support of his bid to become the next State Representative from House District 12.
"I signed up to run against an incumbent last October – and I am the only candidate that's ever been elected to an office and held a leadership position," said Wharton, preparing for the upcoming Republican Primary Runoff Election in late May.Wharton earned the endorsement of Gov. Gregg Abbott early in the race (at right,) and says he's been running a grassroots campaign that is not short of endorsements and support ever since.
“With three candidates in the race the campaign, knew the possibilities of a run-off were inevitable," said Wharton.
“House District 12 encompasses Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker, Washington and a portion of Brazos County – and is still rural. It wasn’t until the incumbent announced his retirement in November that the other two candidates decided to jump in the race,” Wharton stated.
“House District 12 encompasses Grimes, Madison, Robertson, Walker, Washington and a portion of Brazos County – and is still rural. It wasn’t until the incumbent announced his retirement in November that the other two candidates decided to jump in the race,” Wharton stated.
Governor Abbott has been to the district three times to support Whaton, hosting rallies and a Block Walk effort.
- READ MORE: Gov. Abbott Bolsters Support for Trey Wharton's State Rep. Campaign during Volunteer Kickoff in Brenham
- “Trey Wharton's the proven fighter I need in Austin to help me pass crucial conservative legislation to ensure Texas remains the land of Freedom & Opportunity,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, bolstering support prior to knocking on doors with volunteers in the neighborhoods of Brenham, Texas.
Wharton’s campaign has received the endorsements from the following organizations and individuals:
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott
- C.L.E.A.T. (Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas)
- Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association PAC
- Texas Farm Bureau
- The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
- Texas Academy of Family Physicians
- Texas Alliance For Life
- Texas Hospital Association
- Texas Society of Professional Engineers
- Independent Bankers Association of Texas
- Latinos United For Conservative Action (LUCA)
- Texas Bankers Association
- Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell
