CANDIDATE Q&A
Get to know candidates running in November’s midterm elections
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U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
Candidate did not respond by press time. ROY ERIKSEN
LAURA JONES
Occupation: Small-business owner Relevant experience: Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston State Univer- sity, graduate studies in applied cog- nition and neuroscience at Harvard University of Texas at Dallas, 14-year Navy SEAL 936-524-0820 www.morganluttrell.com MORGAN LUTTRELL
Occupation: business owner, Real- tor and farmer Relevant experience: chair of San Jacinto County Democratic Party, eld director for Texas SD 3 under the Non Urban Rural Caucus within the Texas Democratic Party 281-826-4793 www.laurajonesforcongress.com
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Why are you running to represent Texas’ 8th Congressional District?
Candidate did not respond by press time.
Born in Montgomery County, I was raised in all areas of this district—I know these people and this district. Leaving District 8 for 14 years to serve my country as a Navy SEAL, I am now back home and raising my own family here. I want to serve this community, and representing them in Congress will be a great honor.
I believe the best person to represent the regular, hardwork- ing people in the district is a regular, hardworking person. I’m not a politician, and I’m not a Washington insider. I will ght to improve the daily lives of the people in the district. I will be accountable to my constituents.
What are general education needs that you would prioritize if elected to Congress?
Candidate did not respond by press time.
Education is a state and local issue. I believe the federal government should not be involved in education.
I would prioritize legislation to raise teacher pay, provide access to resources, ensure all students have access to high-speed internet at home, increase funding for the Title 1 program, fund mental health support, increase funding for the Head Start program and incentivize homeschool.
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