Note from Campaign Manager Elaine Adkison:

The campaign is organized, energized and mobilized entering the final phase of the 2006 campaign season. We are excited to have been named by several Austin publications as one of the top 20 races to watch. With the focus shifting to GOTV, volunteers are block walking, phone banking, passing out fans at various events and putting out signs. Sharon continues speaking to organizations, participating in forums and making voter contact. This campaign will make every effort to reach as many voters of District 8 as possible. Anyone wishing to aid us in that endeavor should contact me for volunteer opportunities.

The Campaign

Events and Dates

• October 7, 2006: Frankston Fair-on-the-Square
• October 10, 2006, 10:00 a.m.: Freestone County Retired Teachers Meeting
• October 10, 2006, 5:30 p.m.: Corsicana Political Forum
• October 10, 2006: Last Day to Register to Vote
• October 16, 2006, 5:30 p.m.: Dallas Fundraiser for Sharon
• October 17, 2006, 7:00 p.m.: Groesbeck Democratic Club Fundraiser
• October 18, 2006, 12:00 p.m.: Tyler Fundraiser for Sharon
• October 19, 2006, 6:00 p.m.: Kerens Political Forum
• October 21, 2006: Texas State Railroad Fundraiser
• October 23, 2006: First Day of early Voting
• October 28, 2006: Palestine Fall Festival
• November 3, 2006: Last Day of Early Voting
• November 7, 2006: Election Day

Endorsements

• Central Texas Labor Council
• Anderson County Central Labor Council
• Henderson/Navarro County Central Labor Council
• Smith County Central Labor Council
• Dr. Joe L. Frost, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin
• Al Razzo, nationally recognized Children’s Musician and Early Childhood Educator
• Texas State Employees Union
• Texas League of Conservation Voters
• Texas State Teachers Association
• Texas Federation of Teachers
• AFSCME Local 3806

Notable Recognition

• Received A rating from the National Rifle Association and the Texas Rifle Association

Media Coverage

• Listen to Sharon on radio stations KNET1450AM, KYYK98.3FM, AND KNES99.1FM on Friday night beginning October 6. Daily airings begin Oct. 21 on KNES AND KYYK. Click to hear ad.
• State candidates turn up heat at forum. Political forums in Palestine have been relatively bland in recent years, but Thursday’s event at the Ben E. Keith Hospitality Room saw a handful of Democratic challengers take dead aim at their Republican opponents. Palestine Herald-Press: Septemeber 29, 2006
• Candidates outline views at Palestine forum. Tyler Morning Telegraph: September 28, 2006
• The Texas State Railroad State Park runs on borrowed time. At best, it seems doomed to atrophy to relic status. At worst, it'll drown. The Houston Chronicle: May 24, 2006
• Democratic candidate for state representative touts education Palestine educator Sharon Cade Davis is taking on a challenge ... two-term Republican incumbent Byron Cook of Corsicana. Corsicana Daily Sun: December 21, 2005
• Davis to seek Texas House seat Boasting more than 35 years as an educator, Palestine’s Sharon Cade Davis has formally announced her candidacy for the District 8 spot in the Texas House of Representatives. The Palestine Herald-Press: December 21, 2005