Two of the candidates were not successful in their bids for office in the Nov. 5 elections, but we can congratulate Republican Suzanna Gratia-Hupp, DC, who won her race for the Texas House of Representatives, District 54.
Dr. Hupp, 36, is a 1985 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, and owner of Cove Chiropractic Clinic. She gained national recognition for her advocacy of the right of private citizens to carry concealed weapons, a popular platform in the Lone Star State. Her cause received national attention, in part due to the notoriety of the murder of 23 dinners at Luby's Cafeteria in Kileen, Texas on October 16, 1991. Dr. Hupp's parents, Al and Ursula Gratia, were among those killed that day by a lone gunman. Texas has since passed a law that makes it legal to carry a concealed handgun.
Dr. Gratia-Hupp's campaign platform also focused on fiscal responsibility, a school voucher program, and insuring the rights of crime victims, rather than those of criminals.
"The chiropractic profession in Texas is excited about her win," said Craig Benton, DC, of the Texas Chiropractic Association "We know she will be the strongest advocate for chiropractic health care in Texas."
Dr. Hupp thanked the many chiropractors who supported her candidacy, acknowledging that without that support she could not have won.
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