Election
KEY: D Democrat R Republican *Incumbent
To helping working families make ends meet, we must fairly tax top earners and make sure big corporations pay their fair share of taxes. With a fair tax system, we can fully fund health care, child care, schools, and good jobs for all Americans. What is the most important issue facing your constituents and how would you address it?
Our federal government should invest in more affordable housing options, flood infrastructure, and public transit where development is being concentrated. The people who work in our community should be able to afford to live and thrive here. How would you address the challenges of urbanization and development?
U.S. Congress, District 35
Greg Casar* Occupation & experience: U.S. representative, District 35 www.casarforcongress.com
D
Inflation, public safety and the border are the top three issues currently facing the concerns in this district. Strong economic policies that promote small business, tax cuts and restructuring the current tax plan that is expiring in 2025. ... The Border needs to be secured to control the trafficking and out of control mass migration while encouraging legal migration through legal crossing points.
Because increasing supply should help make housing more affordable, I am generally in favor of changing zoning regulations so that more houses and apartments can be built. I would also propose that apartment owners be required to pass along savings from reduced property taxes to the renters. What policy solutions are you exploring to deal with housing shortages in Texas? I think it is important to look forward as far as possible and having a comprehensive infrastructure plan mandated by every state for each congressional cycle should be a good start. We see limitations on electricity needs and better transportation and even having a threat assessment included for sensitive facilities. This will cause the states to evaluate their needs as well and partner with Congress for future needs or inadequate policy.
Steve Wright Occupation & experience: retired deputy sheriff, Hays CISD bus driver. www.stevenwrightforcongress2024. com
R
Sally Duval Occupation & experience: Manager, Coltex Petroleum, Inc.; consultant; accountant; investment analyst; State representative, District 73
The most important issue is the cost of living. I would propose lowering the sales tax rate to a percentage that will leave Texas with a modest surplus rather than the enormous surpluses seen in recent years. Cutting the sales tax rate will lower costs for all Texans. What is the most important issue facing your constituents and how would you address it?
assistant bank examiner www.sallyfortexas.com
D
A secure border and fair elections are essential to our nation’s sovereignty. I support funding the border wall, enhancing security with razor wire and water buoys, and transporting illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities. I also back precinct voting, paper ballots, and closing the gap between early voting and Election Day.
I will work to reduce regulations and fees that raise housing costs and continue to urge local governments not to increase property taxes. I support ending subsidies that drive up energy costs and impact everything. Market reforms are needed to promote affordable, reliable energy and lower the cost of living.
Carrie Isaac* Occupation & experience: Elected State representative 2023; member, House Appropriations Committee; member, House Business and
Industry Committee ISAACforTexas.com
R
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