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Damon Dunn
Damon Dunn (born 1976 in Arlington, Texas) is a former professional football player and realtor. A year after he announced his candidacy for the statewide office of secretary of state, he lost to Democratic incumbent Debra Bowen in the general election after receiving thirty-nine percent of the vote.[1]
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Stanford University
Professional experience
While still an undergraduate, Dunn served as an associate pastor at the Jerusalem Baptist Church, managing both the children's and youth ministries there. Upon receiving bachelor's degree, he began a successful career in the National Football League (NFL) playing for such teams as the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Cleveland Browns, the New York Jets, and the Dallas Cowboys and being mentored by coaching legends like Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, Tyrone Willingham and Tom Coughlin. Following his retirement from football in 2002, Dunn co-founded a successful real estate firm with holdings across the country.
Other roles
- Former president, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
- Founder, Fighting Giants Ministry
- Volunteer, Latino Educational Attainment Initiative (LEA)
Elections
2010
| 2010 Race for Secretary of State - Republican Primary[2] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party |  Damon Dunn
|
74.3% | |
| Republican Party | Orly Taitz | 25.7% | |
| Total Votes | 1,447,827 | ||
| 2010 Race for Secretary of State - General Election[3] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Debra Bowen
|
52.8% | |
| Republican Party | Damon Dunn | 39.0% | |
| Green Party | Ann Menasche | 2.9% | |
| Libertarian Party | Christina M. Tobin | 2.1% | |
| American Independent Party | Merton D. Short | 1.6% | |
| Peace and Freedom Party | Marylou Cabral | 1.6% | |
| Total Votes | 8,164,379 | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Awards
- James W. Lyons Award
- JE Wallace Sterling Book Award
See also
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