Texas Senate-District 9

Job description	There are 31 senators in the Texas Senate, the upper chamber of the Texas state legislature. Term is four years.
Duties	Writes and votes on state laws. Proposes state constitutional amendments that are voted on by statewide ballot. Votes to uphold or overturn a Governor’s veto. The Senate can hold impeachment trials against statewide office holders.
Annual salary	$7,200/yr; $211/day when legislature in session

Who’s Running?

Kelly Hancock (incumbent) Website: https://www.kellyhancock.com Email: info@kellyhancock.com Phone: 817-899-0892 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexansForKellyHancock/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khancock4tx Instagram: https://instagram.com/khancock4tx YouTube:	Republican
Gwenn Burud Website: https://burudfortexas.com Email: info@burudfortexas.com Phone: 682-800-3438 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Burud4Texas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/burudfortexas Instagram: https://instagram.com/burudfortexas	Democrat

Voter Guides

• Vote 411 (League of Women Voters Education Fund), State Senate District 9
• “Candidates for Fort Worth area Texas Senate District 9 on Nov. 8 ballot,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Oct 23, 2022) (paywall – article limit)

Recent News Articles

• “Which Fort Worth area legislative candidates want to legalize marijuana? Here’s the list,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Oct 20, 2022) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article267473288.html (paywall – article limit)
• “Here’s our recommendation as Senate veteran faces rematch in Fort Worth-based district,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Oct 20, 2022) https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/election-recommendations/article267559787.html (paywall – article limit)
• “Texas Senate District 9 features rematch of candidates,” Fort Worth Report (Oct 4, 2022) https://fortworthreport.org/2022/10/04/texas-senate-district-9-features-rematch-of-candidates/