Texas Attorney General election, 2010
The Texas Attorney General election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott fended off a challenge from Democrat Barbara Ann Radnofsky and Libertarian Jon Roland.
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
On November 2, 2010, Greg Abbott won re-election to the office of Texas Attorney General. He defeated Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D) and Jon Roland (L) in the general election.
Texas Attorney General, 2010 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
64.1% | 3,151,064 | |
Democratic | Barbara Ann Radnofsky | 33.7% | 1,655,859 | |
Libertarian | Jon Roland | 2.3% | 112,118 | |
Total Votes | 4,919,041 | |||
Election results via Texas Secretary of State. |
Endorsements
- Can-Do Conservatives of America[1]
- Corpus Christi Caller-Times, local newspaper[2]
- Houston Chronicle, local newspaper[3]
- Austin Chronicle, local newspaper[4]
- Austin Lesbian/Gay Political Caucus (ALGPC)
- Austin Women's Political Caucus (AWPC)
- Canadian Record, local newspaper[5]
- Dallas Morning News, local newspaper[6][7]
- Democracy for Houston
- Education Austin[8]
- Houston GLBT Political Caucus[9]
- Judge William Kilgarlin, Former Texas State Supreme Court Justice
- Mexican American Bar Association of Houston[10]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund of Texas[11]
- Texas AFL-CIO COPE[12]
- Texas American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
- Texas League of Conservation Voters (TLCV)[13]
- Women's Campaign Forum
Finances
According to the Texas Ethics Commission, as of July 28, 2010, the following was the breakdown of campaign finances for each of the candidates:
Greg Abbott Campaign Finance Reports | ||||||||
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Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [14] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
January 1 - June 30, 2010[15] | 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 | ||||||||
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Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [14] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
January 1 - June 30, 2010[16] | 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[17] | ||||
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Candidates | Percentage | |||
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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[18] | ||||
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Candidates | Percentage | |||
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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, the following was the breakdown of campaign finances for each of the candidates:
Barbara Ann Radnofsky Campaign Finance Reports | ||||||||
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Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [14] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
July 1 - December 31, 2009[20] | January 15, 2010 | $181,970.01 | $330,718.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $157,086.37 | $388,033.37 | |
April 6 - June 30, 2009[21] | 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, the following was the breakdown of campaign finances for each of the candidates:
Greg Abbott Campaign Finance Reports | ||||||||
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Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Contributions | In-Kind [14] | Other Sources | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | |
July 1 - December 31, 2009[22] | January 15, 2010 | $9,377,478.26 | $1,191,427.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $456,353.76 | $10,175,357.17 |
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
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 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