Ep. 41: The Surprise Shake Up Within the Texas Democratic Party (Liza Hameline & Chris Servin) Video
Mission: TexasShow Notes
This week we're joined by two newly elected members of the State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) the governing board of the state party: Liza Hameline, a longtime North Texas election judge and Irving-based organizer; and Chris Servin, a Tarrant County field organizer who is the co-chair of the statewide Hispanic Caucus. Both bring a data-driven, door-knocking ethos to the party's infrastructure. They discuss their surprise elections and what the SDEC really does within the Texas Democratic Party.
Plus: Alex's good news is filing a motion to intervene in federal court to help defend Texas's open primary law; Liza's is watching 85% of her SDEC delegation turn out as brand-new faces; and Chris's is launching the Senate District 9 Tejano Democrats chapter in Fort Worth.
What we cover:
* Liza's path from corporate lawyer to precinct-chair recruiter after 2021 redistricting split Irving into four school districts * Chris's phone-banking marathon to win the statewide Hispanic Caucus seat — and why "can I count on your support" is the most underused question in politics * Chris's work on the coordinated campaign's VAN-based outreach strategy and how it identifies persuadable general-election-only voters * Liza's take on what "progressive" means on the ground: down-ballot races, city council wins in Irving (District 6 and District 3), and voter registration at faith communities * Chris's plans for the new Senate District 9 Tejano Democrats chapter and reaching underserved rural counties * Why Dallas and Tarrant Counties are the highest-ROI turnout targets in the state * Building "fun," inclusive local party infrastructure as the real 2030 strategy
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