Lupe received two high profile endorsements this week:
Lupe was endorsed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren this week. Sen. Warren wrote:
In a fundraising letter for Valdez, Warren called the former Dallas County sheriff
"a new leader emerging who can put Texas back on track.""The daughter of migrant farmworkers, Lupe is ready to fight for all Texans, not just the wealthy few," Warren stated in her message, underscoring the Average Texan theme that Valdez has emphasized in recent weeks.Noting that Valdez won four terms as sheriff in Dallas, where Republicans held most local offices for years, Warren insisted that "with our support, Lupe can make history again and be the first Latina and LGBTQ governor of Texas."
Sen. Warren mentions that Lupe will be the first Latina governor. She will also be the first minority elected Governor in Texas.
Gabby Giffords also endorsed Lupe this week In a letter she stated
“Lupe Valdez believes the most important duty of Texas' Governor is to ensure the safety of all Texans -- and that’s why I’m proud to endorse her campaign.
As Sheriff, Lupe worked tirelessly to protect Dallas residents, and I know that as Governor, she will work hard, day in and day out, to fight for strong laws that will protect Texas families from senseless gun violence.But this race won’t be easy. Lupe’s opponent, Greg Abbott, is more tied to the gun lobby than almost any other Governor. He’s backed the gun lobby for decades, and in return, they’ve donated thousands of dollars to his campaigns and given him an “A” rating.We desperately need to elect Lupe to fight for Texans’ safety and common-sense gun safety reform. Lupe is a veteran and a seasoned law enforcement officer. She knows we can keep our communities safe from gun violence by keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people while still protecting our Second Amendment rights.She supports common sense gun laws, like universal background checks and closing loopholes that allow convicted domestic abusers and other dangerous individuals to legally purchase firearms.Lupe Valdez is a gun safety champion and the best candidate for the job.”
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