Supporters
Communities across Texas are uniting behind John’s winning campaign. Here are some of the leaders who are helping us work for positive change:
State Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa-“John Sharp is uniting South Texas behind his call for positive change.”
State Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr.- “From health care to jobs, John’s mainstream agenda is a perfect match for our communities.”
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte-“John Sharp should be the next U.S. Senator from Texas,” Van de Putte said. “We need his seasoned leadership now more than ever to champion common-sense solutions to the challenges we face.”
State Sen. Kirk Watson -“John Sharp is our best, and he will give Texas the strongest possible voice in the United States Senate from his first day on the job.”
State Sen. Mario Gallegos, Jr.
State Rep. Norma Chavez-“John Sharp has the knowledge and experience necessary to tackle the tough economic challenges that face our nation today,” said Representative Chavez. “His proven record of fiscal responsibility and an unflinching commitment to fighting for economic security for the middle class makes him a much needed addition to the Senate.”
State Rep. Joe DesHotel-“John Sharp is a proven vote-getter who knows how to put Texans first and politics last,” Deshotel said. “I encourage everyone to drop by and listen to his ideas for addressing the economic crisis, health care reform, and other critical issues.”
State Rep. Kirk England-“John Sharp will put Texas families first and Capitol Hill politics last,” England said. “In this election, Texas is lucky to have the chance to choose our friend John Sharp and ask him to once again help find a way through the crises confronting us.”
State Rep. Veronica Gonzales-“It isn’t often that we are presented with a candidate who understands the interests of the Rio Grande Valley so well,” Gonzales said. “This is the opportunity of a generation for our communities to unite behind a leader whose vision matches our own.”
State Rep. Ryan Guillen-“John Sharp understands the budget and the border, and that’s the kind of expertise we need in Washington today to help guide Texas into a future that leaves no one behind,” Guillen said. “From jobs to health care to public safety, John Sharp knows how to get the job done.”
State Rep. Roland Gutierrez-“We need someone in Washington who knows how to balance budgets the way families in San Antonio have to,” Gutierrez said. “John has a record of forcing government to be a good steward of our tax dollars to win support for vital public services.”
State Rep. Donna Howard-“John is the ‘people’s policy wonk’,” said State Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin). “He knows how complex legislation can affect ordinary families in their daily lives — and that combination of economic expertise and common-sense leadership is exactly what we need today in Washington, D.C.”
State Rep. Barbara Mallory Caraway
State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon
State Rep. Jim McReynolds-“Partnering with our public schools to make the most of their scarce resources in the classroom and making college affordable for middle-class families are hallmarks of John Sharp’s leadership,” McReynolds said.
State Rep. Robert Miklos-“John has helped public school districts keep their doors opened and local police departments streamline their operations, and prior to college tuition deregulation, his prepaid college tuition plan made college more affordable for thousands of Texas families,” Miklos said. “We know we can count on him to go to work each day and do his very best to make our communities stronger.”
State Rep. Paula Hightower Pierson
State Rep. Chente Quintanillia
State Rep. Allan Ritter-“Washington needs a good dose of John Sharp’s style of bi-partisan problem-solving to create new jobs and get our economy moving again.” said Ritter
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson-“Texas needs a full-time U.S. Senator because the challenges we face are too enormous to solve with part-time help,” Thompson said. “John Sharp’s expertise on the major issues of the day makes him uniquely qualified to start making a positive difference from the moment he takes the oath of office.”
State Rep. Allen Vaught-“John Sharp is my choice to be our next voice in the United States Senate,” Vaught said. “He has the common sense and uncommon courage that Texas needs at this historic moment when the stakes around the world are so high.”
Bexar County Young Democrats
Hispanic County Judges & Commissioners Association
Houston Black American Democrats-"Even though we don't know yet when this special election will take place, we do know one thing - John Sharp is the best candidate for our community and for Texas," said Ms. Doris Hubbard, the group's legendary godmother. "If there were more people like John in public office, I believe the city and state we love so much would be in better shape."
Stephen F. Austin College Democrats-“John Sharp has our pledge to work just as hard as he is to give Texas a fresh voice in Washington,” said Laura Barry, president of the Stephen F. Austin Young Democrats. “He has the vision to lead us into the future — and we will be there with him every step of the way.”
Stonewall Democrats of Denton County
Alamo Mayor Rudy Villarreal
Cameron County Clerk Joe Rivera
Crockett County Commissioner Frank Tambunga
Crystal City Councilman Richard Diaz
Crystal City Mayor Benito Perez
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price
Del Rio CISD Board Member Dr. Fernando Quiz
Edcouch Commissioner Eddie Gonzalez
El Paso County Democratic Pct. Chair Tina Silva
Edwards County Treasurer Lupe Enriques
El Paso County Democratic Pct. Chair Ernesto Dominguez
Frio County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Flores
Frio County Commissioner Richard Hernandez
Frio County Commissioner Ruben Maldonado
Ft. Stockton ISD Board Member Oscar Gonzales
Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia-“Few have done a better job of representing our state’s rich diversity than John Sharp during his outstanding career,” Garcia said. “I especially appreciate his commitment to safeguarding vital public services while holding the line on new taxes and wasteful government spending.”
Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee-“John Sharp has the momentum in this race because Texans know what I have learned through the years — his success is rooted in his political balance and personal integrity,” Lee said
Hidaldo County Judge J.D. Salinas III
Hidalgo County Precinct Chair Gerardo Garcia
Kleberg County Commissioner Romeo Lomas
La Joya Mayor Billy Leo
Lubbock County Commissioner Gilbert Flores
Marfa City Councilman Manuel Lujan
Maverick County Commissioner Cesar Flores
Maverick County Commissioner Eliaz Maldonado
Maverick County Constable Jesse Becerra
Maverick County Records Clerk Sara Montemayor
Pecos County Tax Assessor Santa Acosta
Pecos County Commissioner Santiago Cantu
Pecos Councilman Michael Benavides
Potter County Commissioner Manny Perez
Presidio ISD Board Member Aureliano Ramirez
Pearsall Mayor George Cabazos
Pearsall City Councilman Albert Alvarez
Presidio County Commissioner Felipe Cordero
Presidio Mayor Lorenzo Hernandez
Presidio Mayor Pro-tem Jaime Ramirez
Presidio ISD Board Member Tony Villarreal, Jr.
Rocksprings City Councilman Julio Ramirez
Rocksprings City Councilman Belo Rangel
Rocksprings ISD Board Member Tano Ramirez
San Angelo City Councilman Johnny Silvas
San Angelo ISD Board Member Gerard Gallegos
San Patricio County Commissioner Alma Moreno
San Patricio County Commissioner Nina Trevino
Sonora ISD Board Member Tommy Van Winkle
Sutton County Commissioner Miguel “Mike” Villanueva
Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears
Terrell County Commissioner Maria Fuentes
Upton County Commissioner Willie Martinez
Val Verde County Commissioner Ramiro Ramon
Val Verde County Commissioner Roy Musquiz
Val Verde County Commissioner Jesus E. Ortiz
Ward County Commissioner Julian B. Florez
Weslaco City Commissioner Lupe V. Rivera
