L.D. Howard pushes write-in bid for Texas House District 124

Certified write-in candidate L.D. Howard is urging San Antonio voters in Texas House District 124 to back his independent campaign ahead of November. Howard is focusing on direct voter outreach, community forums and a message centered on service, accountability and public trust.

Why it matters: - L.D. Howard is trying to give voters in Texas House District 124 a third option in a race often framed as a two-party choice. - Howard is pitching his write-in campaign as a path to representation focused on service, accountability and community concerns. - The campaign is aiming at San Antonio’s West Side and other parts of District 124 where Howard says residents want real change.

What happened: - Howard, a certified write-in candidate for Texas House District 124, attended the Asian American Alliance of San Antonio Candidate Forum on Wednesday evening at the Alamo Colleges District ACCESS Building in San Antonio. - Howard met with residents, community leaders and other candidates at the forum. - Howard used the event to urge voters to write in “L.D. Howard” in November.

The details: - Howard said the forum gave him a chance to hear voters’ concerns and discuss issues affecting families and neighborhoods across House District 124. - Howard is campaigning on economic opportunity, education, public safety, infrastructure and government accountability. - Howard said many voters feel frustrated by partisan politics and want another option. - Howard said his campaign emphasizes unity over division and people over party labels. - Howard said his candidacy is guided by Christian values of service, mutual respect and compassion. - Howard said his campaign seeks to bring residents from all backgrounds together around shared goals that strengthen families and communities. - Howard said his goal is to restore trust between citizens and government. - Howard said public office is a responsibility to serve, not a position to hold. - Howard said he will continue showing up at community forums, neighborhood meetings, faith gatherings and civic events.

Between the lines: - Howard is trying to turn visibility into viability by making presence and accessibility central to the campaign. - The message is aimed at voters dissatisfied with party-selected candidates and open to an independent write-in option. - The campaign is framing local politics as a trust and responsiveness issue, not just a policy debate.

What's next: - Team L.D. Howard for Texas said it will keep focusing on direct voter engagement, community outreach and building support ahead of November. - Howard is asking voters in San Antonio’s West Side and District 124 to write in “L.D. Howard” on Election Day. - The campaign reminder says Howard is a certified write-in candidate for Texas House District 124.