TEXAS POLITICS

Democrat Matthew Dowd ends campaign for Texas lieutenant governor, citing need for “greater diversity”

The former George W. Bush political strategist had launched a bid to win the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. On Tuesday, Dowd said he’s stepping aside to make way for a “diverse field” of candidates in the race.

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune
Posted 12/7/21

Matthew Dowd, a former George W. Bush political strategist who had launched a bid to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022, ended his campaign Tuesday, six days before the …

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