If you have ever wondered how it is that you can get your name on the ballot and be the next Sr. or Sra. Smith from the RGV who goes to Austin or Washington, the Hidalgo County Democratic Party has put together this brief overview of the process. It is our attempt to encourage more involvement in the Democratic process at every level.

Of course, your best resource is the Texas Democratic Party's mini-camps or online training, but here is a brief listing of some of the more important stages along the process:

1. Fill out your application for a place on the ballot. (Deadline to file 1/4/2010)

2. Attend your local Democratic Party candidate announcements event.
Click here for pictures of the Democratic candidate announcements. (1/4/2010)

3. Attend the drawing of your place on the ballot.
Click here for pictures of the candidates drawing for their place on the ballot. (1/7/2010)

4. Start your campaigning and keep an eye on important dates.
Click here for a listing of important dates from the Texas Democratic Party.
(Most dates can be copied to your Google calendar from the HCDP's calendar.)
Click here for a listing of important dates from the Secretary of State.



For more information on how to be a candidate for office in Texas, you can read:

a) The Texas Democratic Party's Candidate Guide; or
b) The Candidate's Guide to Primary and General Election prepared by the Secretary of State.