Russell Cain, Delegate to the Republican National Convention

Seven Calhoun County residents were among the 8,000 people in attendance at the Texas Republican Convention held June 7th through 9th in Fort Worth. Delegates included Russell and Cherre Cain from Port Lavaca, Russell and Mary Lee York of Olivia, Sara Bill and Tracie Massey of Port Lavaca, and Lamar Bush of Seadrift.

Governor Rick Perry was the keynote speaker. Governor Perry’s election in 2010 marked the first time in many years that Republicans carried Calhoun County.

Senate District 27, comprised of Calhoun and 16 other counties met on Saturday to elect three delegates to the national convention. For the first time, a Calhoun County resident, Russell Cain, was elected as a National Delegate. Also elected as national delegates were June Gallihon and Gil Hernandez, both from Nueces County. Alternates are Alicia Villarreal, Nueces; Becky Berger, SD-18 representative, and Jackie Glor from Victoria.

The entire convention elected Robin Armstrong and Lieutenant Colonel Borah to speak at the convention. The Republican National Convention will be held in Tampa, Florida August 27 through August 30.