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Editorial
August 11, 1936
Mcallen Daily Monitor
Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas
What is this article about?
Editorial on August 22 Democratic primary run-offs in Texas, highlighting state races for Railroad and Agriculture Commissioners and Hidalgo County contests for judge, clerk, and district court. Urges informed voting and high turnout, noting Democratic dominance in November.
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TURN ON THE HEAT
August, the month of cotton and politics in Texas, swings along with the Rio Grande Valley taking its full measure of importance both from an agricultural and political standpoint. In Hidalgo county, vote talk is beginning to grow warm and ere long, with run-off candidates for state offices on down to county and precinct posts participating, it will be time to turn on the last Democratic ballot-gathering heat this season.
The big political circus took place in July. August's election, dated for the 22nd, will be supremely mild in comparison. The November general balloting will not hold the interest of either, because it is a foregone conclusion the state will go Democratic again this year as it has in past seasons.
Several state races will interest voters in the Rio Grande Valley, principally the run-offs between Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson and Frank Morris of Dallas, and Agriculture Commissioner J. E. McDonald and George B. Terrell. Each of the incumbents is expected to lead the vote count in this portion of the state because their administrations have met with favor at the hands of affected citizens in this region.
Hidalgo county as an individual political unit will have at least three important contests on the August docket. The John Ewing-Oliver Aldrich race for county judge will command the greatest attention, followed closely by the Jack Stone-Oscar Kirkland tilt for county clerk and the Roger Blalock-Harry Hall contest over the 93rd district court judgeship.
Voters in Hidalgo county should weigh well the merits of all these candidates, as well as those of state candidates, in making their decisions for August 22. Much depends upon the men to be selected, and those who in the belief of a majority of the voters are the most able should be chosen. Thus the importance of getting out a large vote presents itself, not because of personal contests between the office aspirants but because of the responsibility each post carries with it.
Voters during August have only to turn on the interest. The weather and the candidates will turn on all the heat necessary.
August, the month of cotton and politics in Texas, swings along with the Rio Grande Valley taking its full measure of importance both from an agricultural and political standpoint. In Hidalgo county, vote talk is beginning to grow warm and ere long, with run-off candidates for state offices on down to county and precinct posts participating, it will be time to turn on the last Democratic ballot-gathering heat this season.
The big political circus took place in July. August's election, dated for the 22nd, will be supremely mild in comparison. The November general balloting will not hold the interest of either, because it is a foregone conclusion the state will go Democratic again this year as it has in past seasons.
Several state races will interest voters in the Rio Grande Valley, principally the run-offs between Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson and Frank Morris of Dallas, and Agriculture Commissioner J. E. McDonald and George B. Terrell. Each of the incumbents is expected to lead the vote count in this portion of the state because their administrations have met with favor at the hands of affected citizens in this region.
Hidalgo county as an individual political unit will have at least three important contests on the August docket. The John Ewing-Oliver Aldrich race for county judge will command the greatest attention, followed closely by the Jack Stone-Oscar Kirkland tilt for county clerk and the Roger Blalock-Harry Hall contest over the 93rd district court judgeship.
Voters in Hidalgo county should weigh well the merits of all these candidates, as well as those of state candidates, in making their decisions for August 22. Much depends upon the men to be selected, and those who in the belief of a majority of the voters are the most able should be chosen. Thus the importance of getting out a large vote presents itself, not because of personal contests between the office aspirants but because of the responsibility each post carries with it.
Voters during August have only to turn on the interest. The weather and the candidates will turn on all the heat necessary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Texas Politics
Democratic Primaries
Hidalgo County Elections
Voter Turnout
Run Off Candidates
Railroad Commissioner
Agriculture Commissioner
County Judge
What entities or persons were involved?
Ernest O. Thompson
Frank Morris
J. E. Mcdonald
George B. Terrell
John Ewing
Oliver Aldrich
Jack Stone
Oscar Kirkland
Roger Blalock
Harry Hall
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande Valley
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Democratic Primary Run Off Elections In Texas And Hidalgo County
Stance / Tone
Encouraging Voter Participation And Informed Choices
Key Figures
Ernest O. Thompson
Frank Morris
J. E. Mcdonald
George B. Terrell
John Ewing
Oliver Aldrich
Jack Stone
Oscar Kirkland
Roger Blalock
Harry Hall
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande Valley
Key Arguments
Incumbents Thompson And Mcdonald Expected To Lead In Rio Grande Valley Due To Favorable Administrations
Local Races Include Ewing Vs. Aldrich For County Judge, Stone Vs. Kirkland For County Clerk, Blalock Vs. Hall For 93rd District Court Judgeship
Voters Should Carefully Weigh Candidates' Merits For State And County Posts
High Voter Turnout Important Due To Responsibilities Of Offices
November General Election A Foregone Democratic Conclusion