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Due to the court ruling the only candidates on the ballot are Smither and Democrat [[Nick Lampson]]. As a result, Smither may draw unprecedented support from Republican voters as an alternative to Lampson. | Due to the court ruling the only candidates on the ballot are Smither and Democrat [[Nick Lampson]]. As a result, Smither may draw unprecedented support from Republican voters as an alternative to Lampson. | ||
Republican Precinct Chairs named Houston City Councilwoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs of Clear Lake as a [[write-in candidate]] for the seat on Auguest 17, 2006 | Republican Precinct Chairs named Houston City Councilwoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs of Clear Lake as a [[write-in candidate]] for the seat on Auguest 17, 2006. | ||
Because a write-in campaign for the House of Representatives has never succeeded in Texas, some Republicans continue to be concerned that a write-in campaign will divide the conservative vote, making it more likely that Democrat Nick Lampson will be elected. Chief among the concerns of many conservatives is the fact that Nick Lampson would likely vote for Democrat [[Nancy Pelosi]] to be [[Speaker of the House]]. Smither's supporters point out to conservatives that he has pledged to vote for Republican leadership in the House. | Because a write-in campaign for the House of Representatives has never succeeded in Texas, some Republicans continue to be concerned that a write-in campaign will divide the conservative vote, making it more likely that Democrat Nick Lampson will be elected. Chief among the concerns of many conservatives is the fact that Nick Lampson would likely vote for Democrat [[Nancy Pelosi]] to be [[Speaker of the House]]. Smither's supporters point out to conservatives that he has pledged to vote for Republican leadership in the House. | ||
As a testament to Smither's commitment to transparency in government, he has also signed the “[[Punch Clock Agreement]],†a contract promising Texas Congressional District 22 voters that, when elected, he will publish his daily official work schedule on the Internet, including the names of everyone he meets with and the events he attends. | |||
==Endorsements== | ==Endorsements== | ||