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02/10/2019

Candidate and Special Election News for February 10

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HD93: Arlington sociologist and author Lydia Bean established a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth) as a Democrat. Bean is the daughter of Nancy Bean, the Arlington school counselor who unsuccessfully challenged Krause in 2016 (39%) and 2018 (46%).

HD125 special: Early voting has concluded for Tuesday’s special election. A total of 3,354 people cast ballots in person, amounting to around 3.3% of registered voters. Bexar Co. does not release the number of ballot-by-mail votes until Election Day, so early/absentee turnout likely will exceed 4%.

Recent turnout in Bexar Co. special elections has been low:

  • 9.4% – HD123 runoff (February 2015)
  • 8.1% – HD123 special (January 2015)
  • 7.4% – HD118 special (November 2015)
  • 7.2% – SD19 runoff (September 2018) – Bexar Co. only
  • 6.0% – SD26 runoff (February 2015)
  • 4.8% – SD26 special (January 2015)
  • 4.2% – SD19 special (July 2018) – Bexar Co. only
  • 2.8% – HD124 runoff (April 2015)
  • 2.3% – HD124 special (March 2015)
  • 2.2% – HD120 special (May 2016)
  • 1.3% – HD120 runoff (May 2016)

We’ll have live coverage beginning at 7 p.m. CST on Tuesday.

HD131: Houston resident Carey F. Lashley established a campaign committee for a potential challenge of Rep. Alma Allen (D-Houston). We were unable to identify the candidate conclusively.

Local Filing Deadline: Friday is the deadline for candidates to file for municipal, school board and other local offices on the May 4 uniform election ballot.

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Walmart has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and over 30 other ingredients from its U.S. private brand food products such as Great Value, Marketside, Freshness Guaranteed, and Bettergoods, with a target completion date of January 2027, as outlined in a recent corporate statement.

The Details:

  • The initiative removes 11 synthetic dyes, such as Red No. 40 and Yellow No. 5, along with preservatives and artificial sweeteners, responding to customer demand for simpler ingredients while maintaining taste and value.
  • The move affects all Walmart U.S. food private brands, supporting a more transparent food system and aligning with evolving health-conscious trends.
  • Walmart President and CEO John Furner said, “Our customers want products with familiar ingredients, and we’re delivering on that promise.”
  • The transition will leverage natural alternatives, with the company collaborating with suppliers to meet the 2027 deadline.

“Our customers have told us that they want products made with simpler, more familiar ingredients - and we’ve listened. By eliminating synthetic dyes and other ingredients, we’re reinforcing our promise to deliver affordable food that families can feel good about.”

- John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart U.S.

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This shift could set a new standard for the U.S. food industry, boosting consumer trust and influencing market trends.

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