Annie’s List Executive Director Royce Brooks on the National Podcast of Texas: Three Key Takeaways

Annie’s List Executive Director Royce Brooks recently appeared on the National Podcast of Texas to discuss the organization’s mission and goals for the upcoming 2020 election cycle. With redistricting on the horizon in the 2021 legislative session, Brooks emphasized the importance of flipping the Texas House to Democratic control.

Brooks highlighted the need for Texas Democrats to unite and work together towards a common goal, rather than getting caught up in internal disagreements about who is more progressive. She stressed the significance of building on past campaigns, such as Wendy Davis’s 2014 gubernatorial run, as a foundation for the current progressive movement in Texas.

Under Brooks’s leadership, Annie’s List is actively recruiting candidates to run for the seventeen Texas House seats they believe are vulnerable in 2020. With the state expected to gain three congressional districts due to population growth, Brooks sees this as a critical opportunity to ensure fair representation for communities of color and young people.

As the one-year mark approaches since Brooks took the helm at Annie’s List, her insights on the podcast shed light on the organization’s strategic approach to shaping the political landscape in Texas. With the 2020 election cycle looming large, Brooks and Annie’s List are gearing up for a pivotal year in their efforts to support progressive women seeking office at both the state and local levels.