Campaigns News & Updates

Sheriff Lupe Valdez is running for her second term as Dallas County Sheriff in 2008. After just two years in office, she and her Department have made great strides in changing the culture in the Sheriff's office and moving the Dallas Jail System towards state and federal compliance.

Please check back regularly during the campaign for the latest news and updates on our progress.

Sheriff Valdez Announces 2008 Budget Priorities. July 31, 2007. The Sheriff outlined progress achieved by her administration, and her 2008 budget requests, prior to appearing before the Commissioner's Court.

Sheriff Valdez Launches 2008 Website. August 6, 2007. The Sheriff formally launched her campaign website today....

Sheriff Valdez Interviewed by the Texas Blue. Click the link to hear the Sheriff's interview with this North Texas podcast about her law enforcement experience and work in the Sheriff's Department.

Democratic Leaders Unite Behind Sheriff Lupe Valdez. August 14, 2007. The Sheriff today announced the support of multiple Democratic leaders....

Justice Department Lauds Sheriff's Efforts on Jail Medical Issues. September 17, 2007. A letter from the Department of Justice highlights efforts regarding the Dallas County Jail....

Sheriff Valdez Publishes Column on Jail Time Policy. November 19, 2007. Sheriff Valdez published a column in the Dallas Morning News regarding the Dallas Jail time credit policy....

Jail Commission Commends "Major Progress" in Dallas Jails. January 18, 2008. The Texas Jail Commission today noted the "major progress" achieved by Sheriff Valdez's Department....

Lupe Valdez Invites Supporters to Campaign Open House. February 9, 2008. Sheriff Lupe Valdez today invited supporters to join her for an open house at her new campaign headquarters....

Lupe Valdez Announces Election Night Event. February 29, 2008. Join Sheriff Valdez at the Dallas County Young Democrats Election Night Party....

Lupe Valdez Wins Re-Nomination. March 5, 2008. Sheriff Valdez easily won re-nomination on Tuesday night....

Democrats Dominate Countywide Fundraising. July 18, 2008. Sheriff Valdez led her Republican opponent by $55,000 in the latest campaign fundraising report....

Join Sheriff Valdez for Campaign Open House. August 25, 2008. Sheriff Valdez and supporters will gather for a campaign open house on Wednesday, Sept. 3....

To support the Sheriff by responding to news articles or writing letters of support to The Dallas Morning News or other publications, please visit our Join the Campaign page.