Republican Randy Weber Announces Candidacy for
Special Election in House District 29

- Former Pearland City Councilman also announces the endorsement of
Congresswoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs and State Representative Robert Talton - 

Pearland, TX – Former Pearland City Councilman and local businessman, Randy Weber, has announced his candidacy for the special election to fill the vacancy left by the late Glenda Dawson in House District 29. 

“I am honored to have served my community during my terms on City Council, and while presiding over the Brazoria County Cities Association.  After prayerful consideration with my family, I have chosen to announce my candidacy for the State Legislature in this important special election,” Weber said.  “I am running because I believe that the voters of District 29 deserve to have the choice of voting for a proven, lifelong conservative in this election.  Glenda Dawson left a large void to be filled, and I look forward to continuing her efforts as our Representative that served us so well.” 

Weber has been endorsed by Congresswoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs (R- Clear Lake), the winner of the special election in Congressional District 22, and also by State Representative Robert Talton (R- Pasadena).  Weber has also gained the endorsement of Cathie Adams from Texas Eagle Forum.  Additionally, the vast majority of GOP precinct chairs in Brazoria County have already endorsed Randy Weber. 

“I am honored to have the support of my good friends Congresswoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs and State Representative Robert Talton in this election.  They join a growing list of community leaders, elected officials, Republican activists, business owners, and school teachers who are supporting our campaign,” Weber said.  “My record of public service and experience with the Republican party covers three decades.  I have a proven record of conservative leadership, and I have demonstrated my willingness to fight for that philosophy and ideals.” 

The late Glenda Dawson was re-elected in the November 7th general election by the voters of District 29.  The vacancy she leaves will be filled by a special election to be called by Governor Rick Perry after the general elections returns are certified and a vacancy is officially declared.  State Election Code allows for this emergency special election to be called in as few as 21 days. 

Weber said, “In this rapid election cycle, I am proud to be able to run on my conservative record.  I currently have both Republican and Democrat opponents who are running away from their records, and I firmly believe that District 29 voters will be able to make the distinction.” 

Federal Election Commission reports show that declared Texas House District 29 GOP candidate Mike O’Day contributed $2,000 to Democrat Congressional candidate Shane Sklar this year.  Sklar was running against Republican Congressman Ron Paul from Brazoria County, which makes up the largest portion of Texas House District 29.  Additionally, the Bay City Tribune reported on October 23, 2006, that candidate O’Day is being actively supported by former Democrat State Representative Tom Uher of Bay City, who was defeated by Glenda Dawson in 2002. 

“District 29 needs a real Republican with solid conservative views representing us in Austin, not someone who has a history of supporting Democrat candidates and principles,” said Weber.  “My involvement with the Republican party goes back to 1984, when I worked with President Ronald Reagan’s re-election campaign, and has continued to this recent election where I served as an Election Judge and as a campaign worker for the efforts to re-elect Glenda Dawson.  I have spent thousands of hours volunteering and working on behalf of the local GOP.  To me, being a conservative Republican is more than filing for office – it’s a commitment.” 

Randy Weber is a small business owner in Pearland, and has been married to Brenda Weber for over 30 years.  Brenda has served as a schoolteacher in Pearland ISD for almost 20 years.  The Weber’s are the parents of 3 children and 3 grandchildren who are all products of Pearland ISD.    Randy is very active in the Brazoria County GOP, having served as Precinct Chair, Senatorial District 11 Permanent Chairman, State Convention Delegate, Lincoln Day Dinner Chairman, and was elected to the Republican Hall of Honor in 2004.

For more information about Randy Weber, voters can log onto www.WeberforTexas.com or call 281-485-HELP.