Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of March 21. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.
Incumbent Alan Blaylock (nonpartisan) is running for Fort Worth City Council District 10 and the general election is on May 6. Here’s how Blaylock responded to the question: Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
“Reducing Property Taxes, Public Safety, Improving Roads.”
Click here to read the rest of Blaylock’s answers.
Natalie Carter (nonpartisan) is running for Humble Independent School District school board Position 7and the general election is on May 6. Here’s how Carter responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“In the current political environment, candidates often rely on ideals- based on political affiliation, religious beliefs, environment, etc.-instead of providing ideas to solve the problems we face as a community. Our schools face the same obstacles, no matter where you are or where you come from; that is why it is so important that we expect more from our candidates at every level. The real value of a candidate is their ability to turn their words into actions.”
Click here to read the rest of Carter’s answers.
Jarrett Lipman (nonpartisan) is running for San Antonio City Council District 9 and the general election is on May 6. Here’s how Lipman responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Education, Water Management, Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Urban and Regional Planning.”
Click here to read the rest of Lipman’s answers.
Christopher Schuchardt (nonpartisan) is running for mayor of San Antonio and the general election is on May 6. Here’s how Schuchardt responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Economy. Law and Order.”
Click here to read the rest of Schuchardt’s answers.
Amanda Smith (nonpartisan) is running for Northwest Independent School District school board Place 5 and the general election is on May 6. Here’s how Smith responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“School [safety], keeping great teachers, and school funding.”
Click here to read the rest of Smith’s answers.
Joel Solis (nonpartisan) is running for San Antonio City Council District 10 and the general election is on May 6. Here’s how Solis responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Infrastructure.”
Click here to read the rest of Solis’ answers.
If you’re a Texas candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.
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