Dear Friends,

Many of you know by now that the San Antonio Federal Court released a new set of Congressional maps late last week. In this latest version of the plan, the 10th Congressional District has been redrawn to solidly protect Congressman McCaul.

This latest iteration of CD-10 is the same as in the illegal map drafted by the Republican-controlled state legislature last year, whose primary goal was to disenfranchise minority voters, dilute Democratic voting strength, and protect Republican incumbents.

Because of these most recent changes and given that the filing deadline is set for this Friday under these Congressional boundaries, I have decided not to seek election for Congress in the 10th district.

I will continue to do all that I can to support the principles of our campaign: real representation for all Americans, a government that is focused on the people and not on personal politics, and working for the future of our great country. The support that our campaign received shows that all Texans are hungry for these principles, and I’ll continue to work for them.

I cannot thank enough all the people who have made this effort possible: my family, friends, supporters and allies. This rested on your shoulders, and I’m deeply grateful for and humbled by what you have given.

Many thanks,

Dan