Lamar Lewis of Temple has declared his candidacy for the Texas Senate District 24 race.
The incumbent, State Sen. Dawn Buckingham of Lakeway, is not running for re-election to the seat. She is seeking a statewide post.
Lewis has been district director for House District 55 for almost six years.
“I believe one of the most sacred concepts of selfgovernment is the right of the people to choose their rep…