AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today announced a special runoff election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 17 to be held on Dec. 16, 2008. A special election to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Sen. Kyle Janek was held during the November 4 general election; however no candidate received a majority of the votes, as mandated by state law.

Early voting will run from December 8 through December 12.

The winner of this special election will serve out the remainder of Sen. Janek’s term, which expires in January 2011.

We have made it to the run-off!  Thank you for all of you who have cast your vote for me.  I will work hard and stand firm on conservative principles.

There are important issues facing the next state legislature, including securing our border, lowering property taxes, reforming or repealing the small business tax and strengthening public education.  I will fight for you and the families of SD 17.

I will need your help in the days to come and will need your vote in December.

I thank you for your support in this race.  You have stood with me throughout this campaign and I look forward to working hard for you in the Texas Senate.

Sincerely,

Joan