U.S. House, District 21District race (Texas) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Mark Teixeira
WebsiteBallotpedia- Campaign statement
In Congress, Mark will champion President Trump’s America First agenda, advance conservative priorities, and work to keep Texas strong and free.
- 1. Border Security & Immigration Enforcement
Fully secure the southern border, deport illegal aliens, and crush the cartels to keep Texans safe.
- 2. Economy, Inflation & Federal Spending
Expand DOGE to cut insane wasteful spending, rein in the Deep State, and grow the economy by putting taxpayers first.
- 3. Protecting Kids, Families & Education
End radical woke indoctrination, defend parental rights, kill DEI, restore patriotic education rooted in American and Texas values.
- 4. Energy Independence & American Prosperity
Unleash Texas oil, gas, and nuclear to restore U.S. energy dominance and drive down costs for families.
Kristin Hook
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
IT’S TIME TO PUT WORKING PEOPLE IN CHARGE: Like so many in our district, I know what it’s like when costs go up but paychecks don’t. It’s time to put working people in charge and build an economy that works for all of us – not billionaires and special interests. …
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EVERYONE DESERVES A FAIR SHOT: I’m an unlikely scientist. I was raised by a single mom who never had the chance to go to college. Thanks to taxpayers like you, I did. Pell Grants and a National Science Foundation award helped me earn two degrees at UT-Austin and a PhD at Cornell. …
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I’VE HELD POWERFUL INTERESTS ACCOUNTABLE – AND I’LL DO IT AGAIN: As a former federal scientist, I know government can be a force for good – not a weapon of oppression. I’ve protected taxpayer dollars at the U.S. …
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"I grew up in a household that lived paycheck to paycheck and understand firsthand the strain of rising costs. If elected, I will support policies that make sure our economy works for everyone so that every hard-working Texan can thrive."
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I started working when I was 14 years old and have worked hard every day since to build a better life for myself. But like so many Americans, I am struggling with rising costs of housing, groceries, and healthcare. We are living in a time of unprecedented economic inequality. …
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I believe to build a stronger America, we must foster a fair economic system for all by strengthening the middle class and stamping out poverty. I will support legislation that:
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Expands Social Security and Medicare so that everyone can retire in dignity
- Raises the federal minimum wage and addresses income inequality
Provides access to affordable childcare and paid family and sick leave