Kurt Kuhn Tops $240,000 Raised for Campaign
Third Court Candidate Continues Strong Fundraising

Austin, Texas—Kurt Kuhn, Democratic nominee for the Third Court of Appeals, announced today that he has raised a total of $241,520.82 during his campaign.  On the campaign finance report filed last week with the Texas Ethics Commission, Kuhn showed $121,370.84 raised over the past six months.  He reported cash on hand of $126,904.25.

“I have made a commitment to campaign across all 24 counties of the Third Court’s district, because the voters deserve it,” said Kuhn.  ”But that requires us to raise the resources necessary to get our message out to a large part of Central and West Texas.  I’m very grateful for the generous support we’ve received so far, and I look forward to continuing to build momentum towards November.”

Over the past six months, the Kuhn campaign received 423 donations from 375 individual donors, for an average of $286.93 per contribution.  Overall, Kuhn has received support from 819 donors during his campaign.

Kuhn attributes his fundraising success to the broad appeal of his campaign.  “Our fundraising report reflects support from every sector of the legal community,” said Kuhn.  “And we’ve also reached out beyond the legal community, to regular citizens who understand that the Third Court decides cases that impact the entire state.”

Contributors to Kuhn’s campaign represent all areas of legal practice, including civil attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, and government agency attorneys.  Law firms supporting Kuhn range from the state’s largest to solo practitioners. Kuhn’s report also reflects that he is receiving financial support from prominent Democrats and Republicans.  Notably, Kuhn received a contribution from former Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips, a Republican.  Phillips recently endorsed Kuhn, as did former Supreme Court Justices Craig Enoch and Scott Brister, also Republicans.

Kuhn explained, “It is important to me that we run a strong bipartisan campaign.  I’ve always said that if I’m elected I won’t be a Democrat, I’ll be a judge.  It is gratifying to see that sentiment shared by the legal community and other Texas voters.”

Kuhn’s opponent in the race raised $33, 263.16 during the last six months, bringing her total raised in the campaign to $34,458.16, or roughly 1/7 of what Kuhn has raised.  Her cash on hand as of June 30 is $8,582.26, giving Kuhn a cash advantage of nearly 15 to 1.

Democratic Women

Saturday, July 17, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Bell County Museum
201 N. Main Street
Belton, Texas

Kurt is the guest speaker for this month’s meeting of the BCTDW.

On his campaign website, Kurt Kuhn, the Democrats’ nominee for a seat on Austin’s 3rd Court of Appeals, touts endorsements by three former Texas Supreme Court justices, all Republicans. Former Chief Justice Tom Phillips and former Justices Craig Enoch and Scott Brister confirm they have endorsed Kuhn, a partner in Austin’s Brown McCarroll. Phillips, now a partner in Baker Botts in Austin, says, “Most of us who have been on the [Supreme] Court in recent years do not regard the judiciary as a partisan enterprise.” Enoch, a shareholder in Winstead in Austin, says, “I’m retired [from the bench], so I’m free to express my opinion.” Brister, a partner in Andrews Kurth in Austin, says he has known Kuhn for a long time. “I think he’ll do a great job,” Brister says. Kuhn says he is trying to run a broad bipartisan campaign.  “I’m not going to be a Democrat if I’m elected; I’m going to be a judge,” he says.

Read more in Texas Lawyer Blog.

in Coke County

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Coke County Courthouse
13 East 7th Street
Robert Lee, Texas

Come meet Kurt as he visits the western part of the Third Court’s district!

Democrat Endorsed by Leading Republicans
Former Supreme Court Justices Say Qualifications Prevail Over Partisanship In Appeals Court Race

Austin, Texas—Kurt Kuhn, Democratic nominee for Justice on the Third Court of Appeals, announced today that he has been endorsed by several of the state’s most respected Republican jurists. Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips, former Supreme Court Justice Scott Brister, and former Supreme Court Justice Craig Enoch are supporting Kuhn in his campaign for a seat on the Third Court.

“Kurt Kuhn is undoubtedly the best candidate for this very important court,” said Chief Justice Phillips. “Because experience and qualifications are what matters in a judicial race, I am joining with many other Republicans in endorsing Kurt. He will make an excellent appellate judge.”

Kuhn is an experienced appellate advocate who has spent his career handling the kind of complex appeals that the Third Court hears. He is the only candidate in the race who is board certified in civil appellate law, and he was voted the “best qualified” candidate in a non-partisan poll of all lawyers in the court’s district. Kuhn currently heads the appellate section at Brown McCarroll, LLP, and teaches appellate advocacy as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas School of Law. Kuhn previously served as an Assistant Solicitor General of Texas, handling civil and criminal appeals for the state.

“Appellate work is generally technical, not partisan,” said Justice Brister. “As one of the leading appellate practitioners in the State of Texas, Kurt Kuhn has the smarts, skills, and experience to get the job done on the Third Court of Appeals.”

Justice Enoch said, “To ask a judge to do more than impartially apply the law is to ask the judge to step outside the bounds of the judicial office. I’ve worked with Kurt Kuhn. I know him to be a person of integrity, a person committed to the rule of law, and a person who understands the proper bounds of the office he seeks.”

Kuhn said he hoped the endorsements would send a strong message to Texas voters about the importance of selecting judges based on individual merit instead of partisan politics. “I am humbled to have earned the endorsements of Chief Justice Phillips and Justices Brister and Enoch, all of whom I deeply respect for their service,” said Kuhn. “During my campaign, I’ve emphasized that judges need to be above partisan politics, and I’m very proud of the bipartisan support my campaign is receiving.”

Chief Justice Phillips served on the Texas Supreme Court from 1988-2004. Justice Enoch served from 1993-2003, and Justice Brister served from 2003-2009.

Sunday, July 4, 2010
12:00 noon
Round Rock, Texas

This parade is a part of Round Rock’s Frontier Days Celebration.  Come see Kurt there!

Saturday, July 3, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Belton, Texas

This 4th of July parade actually takes place on July 3 this year.

It’s been an annual tradition since 1919; come see Kurt there!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010
5:30-7:30 p.m.

At the home of Beverly Reeves
5403 Tortuga Trail, Austin, Texas

Please RSVP to Kacy Shindler at
512-465-2162 or events@votekuhn.com

Please join Kurt for a summer reception in Austin!

Hosted by: Ginny Agnew and Chuck Herring, Robbie and Tom Ausley, Rich Bailey, Dean Blackwood, Conor Civins, Gary Cobb, Joe Crews, Zeke DeRose,
Mary Dietz, Daniel Brennan and Rodney Frazier, Jimmy and Cindi Ferguson,
Marcy and Sam Greer, Lisa and Jeff Hobbs, Alice and Jack London,
Steve McConnico, Terry McElroy, Ilene and Dan Noonan,
Jordan Herman and David Porter, Beverly Reeves, Dan Richards,
Julian Rivera, Jody Scheske, Hon. Randi Shade and Kayla Shell,
Sabrina and Bill Streusand, Trisa Thompson, Karen Watkins & Todd Wong

Saturday, June 26, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Luling, Texas

See Kurt and his family ride in the parade at this annual festival!

Monday, June 14, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Salado Arts Market
113 Salado Plaza Drive
Salado, Texas

Join Kurt as he speaks about his campaign for the Third Court of Appeals!