Texas is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on March 5, 2024. 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 Nov. 20. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Joe P. Herrera (D) is running for Texas House of Representatives District 53, and the Democratic primary is on March 5. Here’s how Herrera responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Woman’s Rights, Public Education, Child Support reform, environmental protections, immigration reform.”
Click here to read the rest of Herrera’s answers.
Avi Nash (R) is running for Texas House of Representatives District 74, and the Republican primary is on March 5. Here’s how Nash responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“I am passionate about better laws on immigration, education/school choice, and lowering the tax threshold. … I vow to fight against raising taxes. I will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.”
Click here to read the rest of Nash’s 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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