Heads Up! It's a first! African American Disabled Woman Runs for Senate in George "W" Home District

(AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSWIRE)Dr. Elaine King Miller is the first woman ever to run for Texas Senate from the Texas Panhandle. A Democrat, she is African American, an educator, military consultant and as of several years ago legally blind. She is a fighter for the rights of the poor & middle class as well as for equity in the workplace.

Despite the inability to drive a car she is running for the Texas State Senate in District 31-- a district of 26 counties which stretches from the Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles state line north, via a ribbon of south plains counties bordering New Mexico, to Midland/Odessa where George "W" hails from, and south to Crane county not that far from the Mexican border. Though it is a challenging distance of over 15 hours by car from north to south, volunteers have stepped up to the plate to drive her to event locations.

Going head to head with 6 good 'ole boys of million dollar oil, steel, cattle and prime grazing land wealth, KingMiller undaunted by their boisterous vocals, waiving of wealth and connections to corporate America, was endorsed by district wide unions and received the nod to win the Democratic primary last March to run against the millionaire Republican candidate.

Elaine King Miller, who holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, has been a community college administrator, Division Dean at U of Colorado, a tenured professor and small business consultant. She was Japan consultant for the DOD, consultant evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission and has consulted for the Military District of Washington, JFK War College at Fort Bragg, Pentagon and Fort Sam Houston. Having written 4 books in the managed care field and many published articles on management and business, KingMiller adjusted her professional stride only momentarily when she was advised of her medical diagnosis of legal blindness.

She has learned Braille, assistive technology equipment, undergone orientation and mobility training with the Texas Commission for the Blind and now has an assistance dog. The 220 lb. Alaskan Malamute named Caribou is featured on her campaign website at www.KingMiller4TxSenate.com and often accompanies her to forums, debates and late night events. KingMiller who has been married almost 30 years remembers Barbara Jordan's oft cited words from the constitution, that government is, "of the people, by the people and for the people."

Asked to speak at the recent Texas Democratic Convention in Houston before the Texas Democratic Women's Caucus and before the entire convention delegation KingMiller says she is running to help West Texans and families achieve their goals for education, livable wages, access to affordable & quality health care and for the rights given by our constitution. The campaign is on target but Elaine knows the next 100 days will be key. "We will out manage our opponent. The campaign has done more on far less money than most campaigns. If Senate District 31, the one "W" claims as his home, elects a Democrat, think of the message it will send across the nation and world."

If you or someone you know would like to help by sending financial contributions, campaign helpers, providing the use of a car, helping with signs, or phone banks please contact: KingMiller for Texas Senate, 5000 South Western, #8828, Amarillo, Texas 79114. 806-567-5337. Website: www.KingMiller4TXSenate.com

Remember to look for KingMiller's win in Senate District 31 on November 2! West Texas, the state and the nation must win this race and take back our government! If you can find a way to help, it will help us all.

 

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