Now That the Primaries Are Over, Two Red States Will Have Atheists on the Ballot This November

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August 26, 2014
by Hemant Mehta

Sure, they were both running unopposed, but this is still a big deal. They got further in the election cycle than Eric Cantor! (That has to count for something, right?)

James Woods, the progressive, legally blind, condom-sending, proud atheist running for U.S. House from the 5th Congressional District of Arizona, is now the official Democratic candidate in the race.

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Meanwhile, in Texas, Daniel Moran is the official Democratic candidate for State House District 63, having “won” his primary earlier this year.

When he launched his campaign last year, Moran made it very clear he’d be fighting on behalf of those who are often ignored by other politicians:

I will never give up working and fighting for those in Texas who feel that they are not being represented or are being disenfranchised because of their race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, age, or socio-economic status, and that is one of the many reasons why I am running for House District 63.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/08/26/now-that-the-primaries-are-over-two-red-states-will-have-atheists-on-the-ballot-this-november/

[cbayer]

1. This is going to be fund to watch, particularly Woods.

He has a general appeal that is going to take him places, I think.

Not familiar with Moran, but his name is quite unfortunate, lol. Looks like he has a good platform.

[TM99]

2. I know the 5th District here in Phoenix metro, and

Woods will not win this.

Hayworth and Salmon are two of the more prominent Republicans who have won in that district. It is very Mormon and conservative enough that Woods' atheist antics will not sway the voters there.

[cbayer]

3. I am sorry to hear that bout Woods.

I hope that he will use this as a spring board to go on to other things.

What I know about him I like very much.