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Tommy Merritt

Former state representative, R-Longview

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Tommy Merritt is a farmer, rancher and business owner from Longview. He served seven terms as a Republican state representative from Longview and ran for agriculture commissioner in 2014.

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Why me and not Sid Miller

I have unimpeachable ethics and a record of fighting for transparency in state government. I won't give the Democrats an issue that will let them capture this seat in November.