Election
BY LIZZY SPANGLER
KEY: D Democrat R Republican *Incumbent
U.S. House, District 8, Republican primary
What would your top priorities be if elected?
Jay Fondren Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
Brett Jensen Occupation & experience: Entrepreneur and business operator who has created thousands of jobs and understands nance and budgets. www.jensenfortexas.com
Stephen Long Occupation & experience: Oil eld service companies for over 30 years in the United States and International Facebook: Stephen Long for Congress TX-8
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Candidate did not respond to questionnaire by press time.
Supporting President Trump’s agenda: secure our borders, deport illegal immigrants, reduce government in our lives, lower taxes, ensure election integrity, boost domestic energy production, and strongly support law enforcement.
Support e orts to restore scal responsibility & reduce the national debt; strengthen the economy by supporting businesses and innovation; deliver smart, cost-e ective solutions for infrastructure & community.
Nick Tran Occupation & experience: Combat veteran and oil & gas professional. www.nicktranfortexas.com
Deddrick T. Wilmer Occupation & experience: Harris County MUD #248 elected board director & board secretary, founder & president of Gumbeaux Lending Corporation www.wilmerfortexas.com
Jessica Steinmann Occupation & experience:
Attorney, Trump-appointed senior o cial at DOJ, executive general counsel at America First Policy Institute www.jessicasteinmann.com
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Stop Invasion: securing borders & immigration reform. Cut taxes/spending for a ordability. Protecting the Constitution.
TRICARE for Life for veterans & spouses; funding for underground ood control; Funding for small communities.
My top priority is delivering results for the American people. I have taken on the woke left before and won. Using my experience, I will cut reckless spending, secure the border, unleash American energy, and advance the America First agenda for our community.
U.S. House, District 8, Democratic primary
What would your top priorities be if elected?
Laura Jones Occupation & experience: Real estate broker, farmer, small business owner, former county chair for San Jacinto Democratic Party www.laura4tx.com
Keith Coleman Occupation & experience: Business owner, 22 year Marine veteran, K-12 educator and college professor www.colemanfortexas.com
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and
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Securing a living wage for working-class Americans, Medicare for All, and funding education from pre-K through trade school. I’ll ght to bring federal investment home, protect and expand Social Security, and ensure economic fairness for working families, not the wealthy elite.
I will focus on strengthening local infrastructure, expanding economic opportunities, supporting veterans, enhancing education and workforce development, and safeguarding community health. My goal is to deliver practical solutions that help families in Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Harris counties prosper.
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