Texas Democrats spent much of their final 2022 convention day electing a chairman but failed to adopt a party platform, prompting criticism from both sides of the political aisle.
The Democrats, who broadcasted the convention on their website, adjourned in the afternoon of June 16 when it became clear a quorum could not be reached after many people left following the vote for chairman.
Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa was up for reelection against Kim Olson, a former statewide and congressional candidate, and Carroll Robinson, chairman of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats.
Democrats took to the party’s Twitter and Facebook feeds to voice their consternation with the chairmanship election and lack of a platform….