The upcoming Nov. 5 election in North Texas will see nine state House seats filled by newcomers due to retirements and primary election defeats. Four candidates are running unopposed, while the remaining races will be determined on Election Day.
Republican Katrina Pierson, a former spokesperson for Donald Trump’s campaign, will represent a district that includes Rockwall and a portion of Collin County. Democrat Tony Adams, a small-business owner, is running on a platform of unity and collaboration with Republican lawmakers. Republican Keresa Richardson defeated the incumbent in the primary and supports conservative priorities such as a school voucher program.
Democrats Angela Brewer, Detrick DeBurr, Carlos Walker, and Aicha Davis are running to replace outgoing representatives. Brewer opposes school vouchers and aims to protect abortion rights, while DeBurr focuses on increasing public school funding and expanding Medicaid. Walker prioritizes public education, property tax relief, women’s rights, and support for farmers. Davis, a State Board of Education member, opposes universal school vouchers and supports teacher pay raises.
On the Republican side, Andy Hopper, Mitch Little, David Lowe, John McQueeney, and John Jun are running for House seats. Hopper, a chief warrant officer, signed a pledge to support conservative priorities. Little, a former impeachment lawyer for Ken Paxton, aims to improve election integrity and reduce property taxes. Lowe, an Army veteran, supports eliminating in-state college tuition for undocumented migrants. McQueeney wants to focus on border security and increasing school funding. Jun, a Navy veteran, opposes school vouchers and plans to cut taxes while supporting small businesses.
The diverse group of candidates highlights the importance of the upcoming election in shaping the future of North Texas.
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