Keys to the Jail

The Republican Party paraded a man in a chicken costume outside a Valdez fund-raiser, infusing life into an otherwise boring campaign.

Brandon Thibodeaux

Lowell Cannaday and Lupe Valdez have engaged in several lackluster debates in their race for Dallas County sheriff.

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"More recently, Democrats have been up on their hind legs, pointing fingers, laughing at the Republicans and finding each other," says SMU professor Jillson. "Momentum has been building, and Republicans have gone quiet."

Maybe some Republicans, and maybe in some local races—but in the campaign for sheriff, Republican Party chair Neerman still remains hopeful. "If people are paying attention to countywide races, this is the one they're paying attention to."