Why should I vote in the Democratic Primary on March 5, 2024?

This is a question that I’ve heard for the past 18 years living in Montgomery County. It boils

down to “Why bother?’ or “I want to have a say in local politics and there aren’t any local

contested Democratic races.” While I understand both feelings, when Democrats and Liberals

either stay home and don’t vote or vote in the conservative primary, they risk long-term

rewards for extremely little to no short-term gain.

First, not everyone who crosses over tries to vote for the most reasonable candidate on the

other side, many will try to vote for the most outrageous candidate hoping that they’re easier

to beat. Just look at the 2016 Presidential election result and shudder at the thought of that

happening again.

Second, when more voters participate in the Democratic Primary, even in solidly red areas, it

has been proven that the way the winning candidate governs is more moderate than when they

win in a landslide. By voting in the Democratic Primary everyone wins. You’ll end up, over time,

with more moderate candidates on the opposition side; and you’ll end up attracting Democratic

candidates who may not have run otherwise. Success breeds success. More candidates equal

more campaign donations for everyone, including the Montgomery County Democratic Party

(MCDP).

Conservatives have exclusively governed both Texas and Montgomery County for about 30

years. I believe the best mix of governing for everyone is closer to a 50/50 split. The way it is

now in Montgomery County, the word “compromise” means that you give up and agree with

the conservative way of governing. We need Democrats and Liberals in office to reign in the

negligence that has been happening here. Did you know that our County Commissioners had to

RETURN about $7 million in CARES ACT funds because they couldn’t get those funds into the

hands of residents who needed them fast enough? Our County Commissioners managed to

spend most of those funds allocated to our law enforcement agencies, why couldn’t they

distribute the funds to residents who needed them to remain in their homes?

It’s beyond time to vote them out of office. See you at Early Voting February 20-March 1, or on

Election Day, March 5, 2024. Make your voting plan now.

Check your voter registration status online at www.MontgomeryVotes.org or contact the

County Elections Office at:

9159 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303

936-539-7843