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Texas race for U.S. House District 19 196 of 394 precincts - 50 percent x- Randy Neugebauer (i) Rep 104,041 - 58 percent   Charlie Stenholm (i) Dem 72,806 - 41 percent   Richard Peterson Lib 2,494 - 1 percent

I just heard a report on this. Many folks/counties without power. Among the counties are Hockley, Terry, Hale, etc. These are counties in the Randy Neugebauer (R) vs. Charlie Stenholm (D) redistricted 19th in Texas.

Story last updated at 1:04 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2004 District 19 foes seek edge Social Security issue dominates debate in Abilene BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL ABILENE — Congressional District 19 candidates held a debate in the home of Dyess Air Force Base on Thursday night, but Social Security stole the show. The candidates, who met at McMurry University for the second of two debates this week, gave a nod to the base but returned to Social Security repeatedly throughout the night. Democratic contender Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, called it the No. 1 problem facing the United States. He said...

District 19 foes come out swinging BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL The claws came out over redistricting during Tuesday's District 19 congressional debate. While the first face-to-face meeting between three District 19 candidates provided an arena for sparring over several issues, Tuesday's debate got heated after Democrat Charlie Stenholm was asked for his thoughts on the state's new congressional district map. Republican Randy Neugebauer, Stenholm, and Libertarian Chip Peterson met in Texas Tech's Allen Theatre for the first of two debates. The candidates fielded nine questions spanning Social Security, defense, agriculture and other issues. Stenholm scored the night's first outburst of...

Stenholm’s ad with Bush fans flames of District 19 race D. LANCE LUNSFORD AVALANCHE-JOURNAL One of the hottest congressional races in Texas became even hotter Thursday as lawyers from the Republican National Committee unleashed a furious letter to Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, for placing President Bush in one of his campaign advertisements. Stenholm, a 25-year congressman, faces incumbent Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, and Lubbock Libertarian Richard ‘‘Chip’’ Peterson for the 19th Congressional District seat. Stenholm, who currently represents District 17, and Neugebauer were pitted against each other under Texas’ new congressional map. ‘‘This campaign stands by our ad,’’ said Jodi...

<p>U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm, R-Abilene, attended his first House Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday morning.</p> <p>Stenholm, currently representing District 17 but vying for the District 19 seat, was appointed to the committee Tuesday night.</p> <p>"Charlie Stenholm is one of our most able members of Congress," said Missouri Democrat and ranking committee member Ike Skelton through a written release. "He understands national security thoroughly, and I predict he will be a tremendous asset to the House Armed Services Committee."</p>

Stenholm sees hope for area VA hospital BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm does not plan to attend to night's Lubbock town hall meeting hosted by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, but the Abilene Democrat said Principi's visit could aid the plight of Big Spring's VA hospital, currently faced with the budgetary ax. "I welcome the secretary out here," Sten holm said. "I think he will get an earful from the veterans, and that's what he's here for." Stenholm had just gotten a helping of the same from area veterans. The current District 17 representative — who...

Farm Bureau political arm backs Neugebauer BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL The Texas Farm Bureau's political action arm endorsed U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, on Thursday in a move that may be indicative of the tough situation facing local producers due to congressional redistricting. This is the first time the TFB's Friends of Agriculture Fund has not endorsed Neugebauer's opponent, U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, in a congressional race, said TFB and AGFUND President Kenneth Dierschke. Dierschke described the decision as "very difficult." "These are two friendly incumbents for us. We didn't want to be put in that situation, but we...

Hastert stumps for Neugebauer By SEBASTIAN KITCHEN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL ABILENE — U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert told business people here Wednesday that he believes Republicans can capture more seats in Congress during the November election. "Texas is a great opportunity," he said. Hastert, R-Ill., campaigned in Abilene for U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock. About 75 people attended the event at the Abilene Civic Center. Neugebauer's race with fellow incumbent Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, is one of several that Republicans are hoping to win to increase their margin in the U.S. House. Hastert said he has heard people predict Republicans will acquire an...

Neugebauer lands more high-powered support Hastert to stump for GOP congressman in Abilene By SEBASTIAN KITCHEN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Republican star power will continue to roll through the region to speak on U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer's behalf when U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert stops in Abilene this morning. Hastert, R-Ill., will speak with members of the business community at 8:30 a.m. at the Abilene Civic Center. The meeting is open to all area small business owners. Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, said they will stress the importance of business for the nation's economy. "We will talk about how important it is to have an environment...

Supporters on record pace for Cheney's Lubbock visit BY CORY CHANDLER AVALANCHE-JOURNAL To say that ticket sales for Vice President Dick Cheney's Monday visit to the Hub City have exceeded expectations may be an understatement. Cheney's second West Texas visit to weigh in on Lubbock Republican Randy Neugebauer's District 19 congressional bid sold out Friday. The visit is expected to shatter national fund-raising and attendance records for a vice presidential visit this year. It has even forced event organizers to open gates two hours earlier than originally scheduled. "We've had just overwhelming support from the Lubbock community," said Carla Moran,...

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R) held a double-digit lead over Rep. Charlie Stenholm (D) in a new GOP poll. Neugebauer 49% - Stenholm 38 % Public Opinion Strategies(R) MOE+/-4.9% (400 likley voters) (01-26-27) Neugebauer led the horse race despite being slightly less well-known in the district.

Redistricting doesn't stop Democrats Thursday, January 22, 2004 The re-redistricting bomb that U.S. Majority Leader Tom DeLay dropped on white Texas Democrats in Congress was huge. However, all but two have filed for re-election anyway. Wouldn't it be ironic if several won? Ralph Hall of Rockwall switched to the Republicans, whom he'd been with for years in all but the initial after his name, anyway. And Jim Turner of Crockett decided not to run again. With $1 million in his campaign bank, he says he might run for governor or the U.S. Senate in 2006. But the main Democrats targeted...

Local Democrats honor Stenholm with Local Hero Award By JOHN FUQUAY AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Only 11 days since becoming a U.S. representative serving Lubbock, Charlie Stenholm was honored Saturday with a Local Hero Award from the Lubbock County Democratic Party. Stenholm was thrown into Lubbock's congressional district after a Republican-backed move to draw new lines and gain more House seats. The Abilene Democrat is the former representative from District 17, but Abilene was moved into District 19 where voters elected Republican Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock in a special election during the summer. "Republicans are the opposition, they're not the enemy," Stenholm said...

Democrats plan Saturday event honoring heroes The Lubbock County Democratic Party has a full day of events scheduled for Saturday, including strategy sessions and a banquet honoring U.S. Rep. Charles Stenholm. The Abilene Democrat will be honored at the fourth annual Local Heroes Banquet, and newly elected Texas Democratic Party Chairman Charles Soechting will speak during a luncheon. Dinner for the Local Heroes Banquet begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Ballroom, 601 Ave. Q. Cocktails will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 749-8683. More information is available online at www.lubbockdemocrats.org. Democrats have...

Stenholm gears up to duel Neugebauer in District 19 By SEBASTIAN KITCHEN AVALANCHE-JOURNAL U.S. Rep. Charles Stenholm, a West Texas congressman for 26 years, kicked off his first-ever campaign in Lubbock on Tuesday vowing never to bow to partisanship at the expense of his constituents. "I think one of the big issues in this campaign is going to be I'm an independent," the Abilene Democrat said. "I vote my district. I don't mind differing with my party. It appears that one of the differences is going to be a rubber stamp for (House Majority Leader) Tom DeLay's version of what...

Stenholm to zero in on District 19 Candidates across Texas file for congressional seats AUSTIN (AP) — It's getting going all over again for candidates seeking Texas congressional seats. A new filing period to enter the March 9 Republican and Democrat ic congressional primaries opened Sunday, now that a federal court has approved a GOP-pushed redistricting plan. The filing period runs through Friday. Technically, candidates could start filing their paperwork and fees Sunday. But the state offices of both major parties planned to be closed over the weekend and open for regular business hours today. Among the areas up for...

Cheney extols Neugebauer on Stenholm's turf By JOHN FUQUAY AVALANCHE-JOURNAL ABILENE — Vice President Dick Cheney was in the hometown of an incumbent Democrat on Friday touting the president's record and urging voters to support Republican Rep. Randy Neugebauer of Lubbock. Cheney's appearance at a fund-raiser for the freshman representative was a brazen campaign move on turf represented for the past 24 years by U.S. Rep. Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene. Stenholm and Neugebauer were thrown into the same congressional district during this year's raucous redistricting battle initiated by GOP members to increase Republican seats in Washington. "My main concern is to...

Abilene expects Cheney at rally for Neugebauer BY BRIAN WILLIAMS AVALANCHE-JOURNAL Vice President Dick Cheney will join U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer next week in Abilene for a rally and reception, according to an Abilene Republican. The $25-per-person fund-raiser for Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, is scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Abilene Civic Center, said Paul Washburn, Taylor County Republican Party chairman. AP Photo Vice-President Dick Cheney addresses an audience during a fund-raising appearance Monday, Nov. 24, 2003 in Cleveland. Ohio Gov. Bob Taft was the host of a $2,000-a-plate dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel and Conference Center near downtown. Washburn said Neugebauer’s...