The 2008 election isn't over just yet.

On November 5th, Democrat Chris Bell finished first in a field of six candidates running for the state senate in the 17th District of Texas. Now he's in a runoff, facing Republican Joan Huffman.

Voters will head back to the polls tomorrow to decide the race.

Bell is a former congressman, who lost his seat due to the Tom Delay-led, mid-cycle redistricting effort in 2003. He ran for governor in 2004 and previously served on the Houston City Council.

If Bell wins tomorrow, Democrats will only need to pick up three seats in 2010 to hold a majority in the chamber.

The DLCC is focused on this race. Check out Burnt Orange Report for ways you can get involved.

It is no easy task to pinpoint a handful of essential candidates among the thousands of competitive legislative races this year, but that is exactly is what we at the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee intend to do over the next three weeks.

Using the information and resources we've gathered so far this cycle, we will identify 40 candidates in top races all across the country who need help in this election. For our part, we will provide these candidates with strategic support and promote their races among our partners and allies.

We also know that there are plenty of strong Democrats throughout the country with the potential to win important districts whose races are just emerging -- so we are asking for your help to find them.

While we reveal the list of our targets, we will also accept nominations for an additional 10 candidates to go on our essential races list. Please submit a name:

http://www.dlcc.org/action/2008Races

And while you're on our site, will you also take a minute to make a contribution of $25 or more?

Every dollar that you give will go directly into taking the fight to the Republicans who want to control our state houses. With your help, we will elect leaders who won't let the GOP pass their radical policy agendas or redraw districts to create a permanent conservative majority. Can you support us today?

Michael Sargeant is the Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee