BY ANGELA BONILLA & TOMER RONEN
KEY: D Democrat R Republican
US House, District 7
What do you see as the greatest challenge for Texas in the next 5 years?
What are your quali cations for why you’d be a strong candidate in this role?
Republicans need to focus on parents’ rights, illegal immigration, law enforcement and scal responsibility.
I bring real-world experience as a wife, mother, business owner, community leader and advocate for families in TX-07. I have managed budgets and engaged with local leaders, giving me practical insight into issues like education, public safety and a ordability. I am committed to accountable, results-driven representation.
Tina Cohen Occupation & experience: TX-07 mother, resident and business owner, manufacturing, worldwide shipping, home builder, remodeling, manage rental properties 713-783-1500 Alexander Hale Occupation & experience: Energy and chemicals consultant (Alvarez & Marsal), AEI, U.S. Senate, Patriot Capital 713-487-6231
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Managing explosive growth while maintaining reliable infrastructure—especially our power grid and water systems. Texas added more people than any state, but our infrastructure hasn’t kept pace. We need massive investment in grid reliability and water security before the next crisis hits.
I have signi cant public and private sector experience. For years in Houston, I’ve served as a consultant resolving challenging/distressed situations for major companies. We assess problems quickly and e ciently. This pragmatic skillset translates directly to Congress. Our country needs people who can address divisions and solve problems.
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Erin Montgomery Occupation & experience: Funeral director, operations director and community leader/volunteer www.erinmontgomeryforcongress. com
I’m a natural-born leader with a genuine heart for serving others. I motivate others, I adapt to any situation and am skilled in amicably resolving con ict. My experiences as a funeral director and a community leader/volunteer have a orded me the opportunity to know my community: the cultures, customs and concerns.
We must address the harm done to our industries under the previous administration and refocus on productivity and growth. It is time to get back to work—revitalizing our oil elds, advancing medical research and fostering the creation and support of small businesses across the state.
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Alexander Z. Kalai Occupation & experience: CFO and EVP of Amarapex, chaired U.S. Department of Commerce trade mission to the UAE https://kalaifortexas.com
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What projects are most important for the legislature to focus on for the future of Texas?
Texas House, District 137
If elected, what will be your top priorities?
Helen Zou Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire before press time.
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Robert McKenzie Occupation & experience: City of Houston manager, NASA programs, energy consultant, nancial advisor,
Public safety, energy independence, lower taxes, improved infrastructure, scal responsibility and economic opportunity for all.
Key legislature projects for Texas’ future include property tax elimination, infrastructure improvement of tra c and water systems, education reform via school choice, spending restraint and ending corporate welfare.
writer, UCLA & UH degrees www.mckenzie4texas.com
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