Author Archives: Brenda Davis

This campaign is not exactly how I envisioned. I looked forward to shaking hands, meeting new people, exchanging ideas and putting miles and miles on my car covering the 31 counties in my district. Instead of shaking hands I am wearing a Voting Matters mask when I venture outside my home. I am talking withContinue reading “Musings of a Pandemic Campaign”

Stonewall Democrats of Rockwall County North East Texas Young Democrats

The primary is over. Since I did not have an opponent in the primary, I guess I can consider this a win. Over the past months, I set mini-goals. I reached everyone of them at some point. We have visited 17 of 31 counties. I reached outside my comfort zone and spoke during meetings andContinue reading “Now What”

September 2019: A friend from Grayson County Democrats convinced me to run for the State Board. Seemed fitting to have my first major speech before this group. I now know I can’t speak off the cuff and get my message across. Thanks to all who listened to my rambling and offered constructive criticism. I promiseContinue reading “First Speech”

How It All Began August 2019: I knew I wanted to announce my candidacy at a meeting of the Fannin County Women’s (and Men’s) Club. I had not decided when. After a speech by Gary Thomas, who is running for the Texas House of Representatives District 62, during the August meeting I felt the timeContinue reading “A Run For Office”

August 2019: When I was asked to run for the State Board of Education, my first thought was hmmm NO. I was asked to think about it. After serious consideration, I thought why not. I felt fairly sure I had a lot to offer. What I did not know is I have a lot toContinue reading “Educating Brenda”