Five 314 Action endorsed candidates delivered victories in downballot races last night. 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement:
“Congratulations to our 314 Action endorsed STEM candidates on their victories—this is a win for science in Texas,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “Their success proves that voters are ready to elect scientists, doctors, and STEM leaders to office because they know that these are candidates they can trust to make lasting change. From the Texas legislature to the General Land Office, electing data-driven leaders to all levels of government benefits us all. We look forward to supporting them during the general election.”
Five 314 Action endorsed candidates won or advanced to a runoff election:
- Shannon Dicely (TX-SD-11)
- Elizabeth “Eliz” Markowitz (TX-HD-26)
- Representative Suleman Lalani (TX-HD-76)
- Victor Haddad (TX-HD-21) – *advanced to a runoff election
- Benjamin Flores (TX-Commissioner of the General Land Office)