Run Up to the Runoff

We have been woring hard for the Runoff Election. I can't believe Early Voting begins next week! In the 2008 Runoff, the election was won by only 30 votes! Every vote counts!! Please make sure that you, your friends, your families, your neighbors, and even people that you bump into in the store all get out and vote!!

Early voting will be open from 7AM-7Pm April 5th-9th. Voting locations can be found HERE

We have been working towards more endorsements by organizations. We are so proud to announce that we have received the following additional endorsements:

• Collin County Conservative Republicans
• Collin County Young Republicans
• Texas Home School Coalition

We made the Run-Off

As I said before, we will get out spent but we will not get out worked. Well we were behind in the early voting numbers, but all of our hardwork paid off yesterday. An amazing voter turn-out helped pull us into the run-off. Now we are in for that final push to the finish!!!! Remember BENDER ON THE BALLOT for the run-off election April 13th!

Heritage Alliance grades me an "A"

The Heritage Alliance has published their voters guide. I received an "A" with my opponents receiving either a "C" or "D".

The grading was based upon research conducted on the candidates as well as a questionnaire completed by the candidates. However, even though the candidate chose not to complete the questionniare, they could still receive a grade as high as a "B".

The Final Push!!!! Early Voting Starts Tomorrow!

We had a great day of campaigning today. I was able to meet some great people at 2 different retirement communities.

While I was doing that, my wife Lynn decided to take advantage of people being at home for President's Day and knocked on 75 doors in our neighborhood with our son Brighton. She met some wonderful neighbors.

Tonight, we went to polling locations in the county and put up a few signs.

Early voting starts tomorrow!! Please get out there and let your voice be heard!!! I would really appreciate your vote!! There are a lot of offices up for election, but please make sure you remember Bender on the Ballot!!

Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Snow......

My family and I decided to take advantage of the snow day by walking another precinct. Each time we talk to people in the community, we are always amazed at how small the world is. This week, I met a man who lived in the same neighborhood I grew up in, a woman who went to my elementary school and had the same 5th and 6th grade homeroom teachers, and of course, the military service connection runs deep.

I am proud to announce that I have received the endorsement from the Coalition for Better Government. The full article can be found at http://www.coalitionforbettergovernment.blogspot.com/.


Here is an exerpt from their article:

Jay Bender has a strong educational background: graduating cum laude from Austin College after which he graduated from St. Mary’s Law School. He has worked in the Dallas District Attorney’s office as a prosecutor and been in private practice specializing as a Criminal Defense attorney. When he was asked why he was running he said to give back to the community. We found Mr. Bender is well qualified to serve as Judge in County Court at Law #6.

WE RECOMMEND: Jay Bender

Another Republican Candidate Forum

Well another forum tonight. I have received mixed reviews but all good from the people I trust. I met many wonderful Collin County citizens who have volunteered to handout my doorhangers, talk to their firends and families about my candidacy and post signs in their yards. That is what this campaign is about. I am going to be outspent but not outworked. Thank you so much to all who are working on this campaign with me and most importantly thank you to my lovely wife for all your support and for giving me our wonderful son, Brighton.