Following a historic 2018 primary campaign for U.S. Senate on progressive issues, policies, and solutions, supporters of our campaign have asked whether and when I will seek office again.
John Cornyn and many of our other elected representatives continue to maintain a status quo which leaves millions in systemic poverty, without healthcare, secure jobs, affordable housing, or savings for our future. Our campaign earned 24% of the Democratic vote on a platform of reform. Across the nation, voters have elected grassroots candidates running on the same platform. Still, the parties refuse to hear voters’ demands. Together we have remained active, calling for the end of the war economy, systemic racism, dependence on the fossil fuel industry and organizing to end poverty.
I worked in healthcare for 6 years, I have witnessed the flaws in our healthcare system, something most politicians have not. My experiences in a system which favors the wealthy and multinational businesses inspired me to become a human rights advocate, activist and organizer in the Houston area. I am a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and fully support the DSA platform and DSA values. Before joining my local chapter of the organization, I contributed to the drafting of resolutions for the DSA platform.
I am the daughter of immigrants, the oldest of 7 siblings, and the first American-born child in my family. The sacrifices my parents and grandparents made fueled my run for the U.S. Senate. I grew up in a migrant working family, and I understand the struggles of people burdened by crushing debt, absence of job security, and lack of healthcare coverage.
In order to prepare for the 2020 U.S. Senate race to unseat Sen. John Cornyn, I am asking for your pledge of support. If you would like to continue the campaign we began to bring real reform to our government and make it work for the working class, then please let me know with your commitment.
In Solidarity,
Sema Hernandez
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G. Scott Isom endorsed
“Sema knows that true progress requires that everyone have healthcare and a living wage.”
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Tarek S Hafez endorsed
“Sema is Texas' best hope at getting a Progressive politician into office, and reversing the decades of damage done by Senators for Texas like Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. We need to send a message to the Washington Elite that Texas is not a safe bet any longer, and Progressive Populists can and will challenge the status quo.”
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jimsander endorsed
“I support Sema to stand up for the people ( talking about the proletariat, if your not one the people)”
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judith martinez endorsed
“we need real progressive candidates”
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Stephen Collins endorsed
“We need to remove all corporate owned Republicans and Democrats from office. #PeopleOverProfit #MedicareForAll #GreenNewDeal #CriminalJusticeReform #FreeCollegeForAll #ProgressivesOnly”
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Jesus Reyes endorsed
“Beto O'Rourke has let me down about bringing a political revolution. Sema has been involved since the beginning, she should be the next U.S. Senator of Texas!”
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Raw endorsed
“We need more progressives in Congress ?”
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Elizabeth H. Lundquist endorsed
“Love her policies and her guts! Gooo, Sema!:)”
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Joel Mayer endorsed
“I endorse Sema Hernández because of her commitment to a Progressive platform in line with the Democratic Socialists of America. Let's make her the @AOC of the US Senate!!”
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Dire-Maker endorsed
“The real deal.”
September 26, 2018
End the Assault on Our Rights
Dear Supporter,
Senator John Cornyn is among the Republican men on the Senate Judiciary Committee who voted against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2013. It should come as no surprise that, despite new and controversial evidence about nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Mr. Cornyn has dismissed women’s accounts of sexual molestation by Kavanaugh as nothing more than “smear tactics”. His actions reflect a deliberate disregard for women’s safety and rights.
After weeks of refusing to release Kavanaugh’s files, Sen. Cornyn now has joined his Republican colleagues in intimidating and discrediting Kavanaugh’s accusers before they have an opportunity to testify at his confirmation hearing about their traumatic experiences. The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote for Friday, September 28, 2018, regardless of whether the women’s testimony warrants further investigation. Sen. Mitch McConnell has stated that the Republicans will confirm Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court.
Sen. Cornyn was a former Texas Supreme Court Judge and Attorney General of Texas, where the public entrusted him to exercise independent judgment and to protect victims’ rights. Cornyn’s predisposition to fast track the Kavanaugh confirmation for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, even before hearing witnesses’ testimony, is a violation of the voters’ trust in electing him to the Senate.
Republican Senators have no regard for our rights from healthcare to women's rights. The Kavanaugh Confirmation process has been an overt and willful rubber-stamp, disrespectful of constituents, democracy, and the Constitution.
Here’s what’s at stake if Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed as SCOTUS:
Healthcare
Reproductive Justice
Human Rights
Education
Immigration
Marriage Equality
Labor Rights
Environmental Laws
Tribal Sovereignty
Democracy
It is difficult to remove bad politicians from office when they are heavily-funded by organizations and influential donors who are committed to restricting our personal rights and liberties. Our campaign to replace Senator John Cornyn in 2020 has begun, but we need your help and support to win. Please visit our website and let us know if you’re available to volunteer. It's never too early to make a donation to our campaign to ensure that your rights are protected.
In Solidarity,
Sema Hernandez
Candidate for U.S. Senate 2020
Show your support for this campaign by endorsing it and sharing why!
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G. Scott Isom endorsed
“Sema knows that true progress requires that everyone have healthcare and a living wage.”
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Tarek S Hafez endorsed
“Sema is Texas' best hope at getting a Progressive politician into office, and reversing the decades of damage done by Senators for Texas like Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. We need to send a message to the Washington Elite that Texas is not a safe bet any longer, and Progressive Populists can and will challenge the status quo.”
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jimsander endorsed
“I support Sema to stand up for the people ( talking about the proletariat, if your not one the people)”
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judith martinez endorsed
“we need real progressive candidates”
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Stephen Collins endorsed
“We need to remove all corporate owned Republicans and Democrats from office. #PeopleOverProfit #MedicareForAll #GreenNewDeal #CriminalJusticeReform #FreeCollegeForAll #ProgressivesOnly”
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James Ismail endorsed
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Grant Gao endorsed
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Marinne endorsed
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Jesus Reyes endorsed
“Beto O'Rourke has let me down about bringing a political revolution. Sema has been involved since the beginning, she should be the next U.S. Senator of Texas!”
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Raw endorsed
“We need more progressives in Congress ?”
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Elizabeth H. Lundquist endorsed
“Love her policies and her guts! Gooo, Sema!:)”
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Vivian Lembo endorsed
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Joel Mayer endorsed
“I endorse Sema Hernández because of her commitment to a Progressive platform in line with the Democratic Socialists of America. Let's make her the @AOC of the US Senate!!”
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Dire-Maker endorsed
“The real deal.”
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Lisa Theobald endorsed
“Sema Hernandez believes that the People are to be represented by the government, not Corporations, profits and kickbacks. She has a Policy base platform that accomplishes economic freedom through a responsible, human rights driven society. No fluff, no platitudes, real issue resolution. #Sema2020”
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Rachel Josephine Figueroa endorsed
“Simply, she stands up for what I believe.”
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Steve Alvarez endorsed
“Sema is a real progressive who fights every day for the people. She has dedicated herself to helping others, and I’m proud fo call her my friend!”
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Charity Chioma Samelson endorsed
“I support Sema for Texas because she stands with working class Americans and she is inclusive, listens to the needs of Americans, works toward solving problems for all without blaming and lives the struggle.”
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Rudy Sandoval endorsed
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Dayani Salinas? endorsed
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Kim Dorsey Roberts endorsed
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Joe Kunzler endorsed
“I endorse Sema because Sema is the ultimate fighter for the people”
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Jean Genevie endorsed
“Sema is a true progressive and will work tirelessly for Texans”
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Nancy Volle endorsed
“I hate our huge military budget. I see homeless people & know we can shelter all of them well if we stop wasting money on the military. We should employ people to build homes not to build weapons & cause destruction in foreign nations. I believe Sema will provide the leadership this country will require to shelter those in need.”
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Sense of endorsed
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Fran B endorsed
“Sema is a strong Progressive that stands for "We The People" not We The Corporations. We need her in the Senate.”
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Rae Roby endorsed
“We need real progressive voices representing us!”
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Drake Koefoed endorsed
“The progressive movement succeeds or America fails.”
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Lorraine Wells endorsed
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Esha endorsed
