Thoughts on primary defeat

Editor:

First of all, I would like to thank all of you that voted for me in the primary election, especially precincts No. 3, 4, 14, 18, 22 and 28. I feel I worked hard for your vote and will always be grateful for your support. I sincerely feel that all of us living in Hill County will be facing difficult times in the coming future.

Secondly, I am deeply disappointed in fellow Democrats for the low voter turnout. I am new to the political game, although not new to Hill County, and lost this election because of it. I believe in honesty and hard work and I am unable to tell lies or use "dirt...