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Ex-state senator [David Sibley] to run in special election
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| Last Edited | TX DEM Mar 18, 2010 05:00pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Dallas Morning News |
| News Date | Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Former Sen. David Sibley of Waco, who gave up his seat in 2002, announced Wednesday that he will run in a special election on May 8 in a bid to return to the Senate.
His decision came as Gov. Rick Perry called the special election to fill the unexpired term of current Sen. Kip Averitt, who resigned for health reasons. Averitt won the GOP primary for the post this month despite his earlier pronouncement that he would not seek re-election.
Sibley, a former dentist, Waco mayor and criminal prosecutor, served in the Senate for 12 years before stepping down to become a successful lobbyist in Austin. While in the Senate, he chaired the Business and Commerce Committee for four sessions, guiding several major bills through the chamber, including far-reaching electric deregulation legislation.
Sibley instantly becomes the front-runner for the Senate District 22 seat. In announcing he'll run, the Republican cited the challenges the Legislature will face next year, including a massive projected budget shortfall.
"I'm excited about the opportunity to return to public service for the citizens of Senate District 22, and I look forward to visiting with them in the coming weeks about their concerns and about my vision for results-oriented and conservative government in Austin," he said.
Sibley nearly became lieutenant governor in 2000 when Rick Perry moved up to governor after George W. Bush was elected president. Sibley lost to fellow Republican Bill Ratliff in a 16-15 vote of senators to choose Perry's replacement.
Records at the Texas Ethics Commission indicate that Sibley earned between $940,000 and $2 million last year as a lobbyist. His clients included State Farm Insurance, the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas, tobacco companies, beer distributors, oil and gas companies, and electric utilities.
Republican Party county chairmen in the Senate district will decide their party's nominee for the general election in November. |
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