Dukes Chronicles: Democrats do right by the public (but more must be done)

"A source" told the Austin American-Statesman that Rep. Dawnna Dukes will be indicted on 15 counts and could face up to a 28-year sentence.

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http://www.statesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/source-rep-dawnna-dukes-indicted-counts-faces-years/pe366o4slS5iqAfNhsMQwI

"Now will the Travis County Democrats take a stand, or will this be another one of those situations in which the Dems in the DA's office stall and maneuver their way to dismissal or a mere slap on the wrist?" "a source" told the Travis Tracker.

Dukes' 2016 Republican challenger, Gabriel Nila, released a statement today:

"The indictment of Democratic State Representative Dawnna Dukes is not surprising to many. The number of charges for the abuse of office is a staggering number that shows the level of integrity and care that Dukes has for her position and those who she represents. I will continue the call for Dukes to step down from her position as our Representative so she can concentrate on her family and legal issues and give the community an opportunity to bring in a person who will fight for the rights of all the residents of HD46, like I have pledged to do since I ran against her.

"Our residents and district have been humiliated and embarrassed by the actions of Dawnna Dukes. My team and I have developed a plan to help unify our community so we can move forward from the actions and blemish that Dawnna Dukes has brought down upon us."

Nila said he hopes to implement this plan by year's end, but gave no firm details.

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UPDATE (3:17 p.m.):

The mugshot is in: