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Texas Attorney General election, 2010
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Race tracking
Ballotpedia and Governing magazine called the race an easy win for the Republican Party.
| 2010 Race Rankings for Texas Attorney General | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Tracker | Race Rating | |||
| Ballotpedia | Likely Republican | |||
| Governing [1] | Safe Republican | |||
| Overall Call | Likely Republican | |||
General Election campaign
Candidates
Republican Party - Incumbent Greg Abbott
Democratic Party - Former Houston attorney Barbara Ann Radnofsky
Libertarian Party - Computer consultant Jon Roland
General election results
| 2010 Race for Attorney General - General Election [2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party |  Greg Abbott
|
64.1% | |
| Democratic Party | Barbara Ann Radnofsky | 33.7% | |
| Libertarian Party | Jon Roland | 2.3% | |
| Total Votes | 4,919,041 | ||
Endorsements
- Can-Do Conservatives of America [3]
- Corpus Christi Caller-Times, local newspaper [4]
- Houston Chronicle, local newspaper [5]
- Austin Chronicle, local newspaper [6]
- Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus (ALGPC)
- Austin Women's Political Caucus (AWPC)
- Canadian Record, local newspaper [7]
- Dallas Morning News, local newspaper [8] [9]
- Democracy for Houston
- Education Austin [10]
- Houston GLBT Political Caucus [11]
- Judge William Kilgarlin, Former Texas State Supreme Court Justice
- Mexican American Bar Association of Houston [12]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Texas [13]
- Texas AFL-CIO COPE [14]
- Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
- Texas League of Conservation Voters (TLCV) [15]
- Women's Campaign Forum
Finances
According to the Texas Ethics Commission, as of July 28, 2010, here is the breakdown of campaign finances for each of the candidates:
| Greg Abbott Campaign Finance Reports | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [16] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
| January 1 - June 30, 2010 [17] | July 15, 2010 | $10,175,357.17 | $1,717,734.99 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $653,222.40 | $11,209,703.93 | |
| Barbara Ann Radnofsky Campaign Finance Reports | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [16] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
| January 1 - June 30, 2010 [18] | July 15, 2010 | $388,033.37 | $233,941.91 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $176,092.13 | $463,852.09 | |
Polling
UT/TT poll
| University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll - September 3 - 8, 2010 [19] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
 Greg Abbott (R)
|
43% | |||
| Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D) | 26% | |||
| Jon Roland (Libertarian) | 5% | |||
| Undecided | 26% | |||
| Total voters | 800 | |||
Texas Lyceum Poll
| Texas Lyceum Poll - September 22 - 30, 2010 [20] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Percentage | |||
| Greg Abbott (R)
|
56% | |||
| Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D) | 29% | |||
| Undecided | 11% | |||
| Total voters | 416 | |||
March 2, 2010 primaries
- See also: Texas gubernatorial election, 2010
Democratic primary
Candidates
Electoral results
- Barbara Ann Radnofsky ran unopposed
Finances
According to the Texas Ethics Commission, as of January 15, 2010, here is the breakdown of campaign finances for each of the candidates:
| Barbara Ann Radnofsky Campaign Finance Reports | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [16] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
| July 1 - December 31, 2009 [22] | January 15, 2010 | $181,970.01 | $330,718.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $157,086.37 | $388,033.37 | |
| April 6 - June 30, 2009 [23] | July 15, 2009 | $0.00 | $270,186.96 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $31,341.34 | $181,970.01 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Incumbent Greg Abbott
Electoral results
- Greg Abbott ran unopposed
Finances
According to the Texas Ethics Commission, as of January 15, 2010, here is the breakdown of campaign finances for each of the candidates:
| Greg Abbott Campaign Finance Reports | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [16] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
| July 1 - December 31, 2009 [24] | January 15, 2010 | $9,377,478.26 | $1,191,427.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $456,353.76 | $10,175,357.17 | |
Controversies
Rape kits
In a video on her campaign website, Democratic Party candidate Barbara Ann Radnofsky accused Republican incumbent Greg Abbott of requiring "rape victims [to] pay for the rape kit," the "forensic exam, which is done by medical professionals to collect physical evidence for the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault suspects." [25] Texas state law, however, requires local law enforcement agencies to cover the cost of the hospital rape kits when the victim chooses to report the crime. If the victim decides against pursuing prosecution, it is the Texas Department of Public Safety that is required to pay for the exam. The latter condition did not become effective until HB 2626 was passed by the State Legislature and signed by the governor on June 19, 2009. [26] Prior to this measure, which amended the state's version of the Violence Against Women Act, "the attorney general did not have the authority to change a policy that was mandated by state law." [27]
See also
External links
- List of Republican candidates who filed nominating signatures to be listed on Texas's March 2010 primary election ballot
- Green Paper's list of candidates for Texas Attorney General, 2010
General Election candidates
- Barbara Ann Radnofsky for Texas Attorney General Campaign website
- Greg Abbott for Attorney General Campaign website
- Jon Roland for Attorney General Campaign website
References
- ↑ Governing “Attorney General Race Ratings” 12 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Can-Do Conservatives of America - Endorsements
- ↑ Corpus Christi Caller-Times "Endorsement: We recommend Greg Abbott for re-election" 12 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Houston Chronicle "The Chronicle endorses Greg Abbott for re-election" 11 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Austin Chronicle "'Chronicle' Endorsements" 15 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Left Word "Panhandle Newspaper Endorses Radnofsky" 22 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Dallas Morning News "Editorial: We recommend Radnofsky for attorney general" 12 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Texas State Democrats "Dallas Morning News Endorses Barbara Ann Radnofsky for Attorney General" 13 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Education Austin "Political Endorsements" 16 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Out Smart "GLBT Political Caucus Endorsements" 1 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Mexican American Bar Association of Houston - 2010 General Election Endorsements
- ↑ Planned Parenthood of Texas - PPHSET Action Fund PAC Endorsed Candidates
- ↑ Texas Liberal "Harris County AFL-CIO Endorsements—Including Terrible Selection Of Edwards Over Miles" 1 March, 2010
- ↑ Texas League of Conservation Voters - Endorsements
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 As these are not cash contributions, they are not reflected in the reported ending balance.
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission - Greg Abbott July 2010 Semiannual Campaign Finance Report
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission - Barbara Ann Radnofsky July 2010 Semiannual Campaign Finance Report
- ↑ The Texas Tribune "Perry Leads White 39-33 in September UT/TT Poll" 13 Sept. 2010
- ↑ The Texas Lyceum "Governor’s Race Not a Forgone Conclusion" 6 Oct. 2010
- ↑ Texas Kaos "Barbara Ann Radnofsky for Texas Attorney General" 28 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission - Barbara Ann Radnofsky January 2010 Semiannual Campaign Finance Report
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission - Barbara Ann Radnofsky July 2009 Semiannual Campaign Finance Report
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission - Greg Abbott January 2010 Semiannual Campaign Finance Report
- ↑ YouTube "We're Going to Need a Bigger List" 22 Oct. 2009
- ↑ Texas Legislature Online - 81(R) History for HB 2626
- ↑ Austin American-Statesman "Radnofsky says the attorney general requires rape victims pay for rape kits" 12 Jan. 2010
