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Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst

Biographical

Current Office: Lieutenant Governor (TX) , Republican
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. Senate
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Tricia; 1 Child: Carolyn
Birth Date: 08/18/1945
Home City: Houston, TX
Religion: Presbyterian

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Recent Key Votes

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Recent Public Statements

CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript

April 3, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT BLITZER: Fran Townsend, thanks very much. I want to get back to the breaking news right now to the Dallas- Ft. Worth ...

Americans for Prosperity: No Climate Tax

March 27, 2012 - I, David Dewhurst, pledge to the taxpayers of the State of Texas and to the American people that I will oppose any legislation relating to ...

Letter to State Agency Board/Commission Chairs/State Agency Heads/Executive Directors/Appellate Court Chief Justices/Chancellors, Presidents and Directors of Institutions of Higher Education/Legislative Agency Heads

Dec. 6, 2010 - Thank you for the thoughtful plans you submitted in response to our January 15, 2010, request to identify savings totaling 5 percent of your general-revenue-related ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights A+
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $13,164,253.00
Total Spent $11,814,913.00
Cash On Hand $1,349,339.00
Debt $6,802,686.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 05/09/2012
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Contact Information

Campaign Website
http://www.daviddewhurst.com/home

Campaign Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/TeamDewhurst

Campaign Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/dewhurstfortexas

Campaign Website - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/dewhurstfortx

Campaign
Post Office Box 2667
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-682-1082

Capitol Webmail
http://www.ltgov.state.tx.us/contact.php

Capitol Website
http://www.ltgov.state.tx.us/

Capitol
Capitol Station
Post Office Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0001
Fax: 512-463-0677

Key Staff
Capitol Station
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0001
Fax: 512-463-0677

Key Staff
Capitol Station
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-0001
Fax: 512-463-0677

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