Side-by-Side Candidate Information
By Patriots For Patriots
Updated:
03/03/2020
A central location of information individuals with Conservative values who are serving in, or running for public office, to view candidates side-by-side,
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TEXAS
Dist. 13-20
The Lone Star State
"Friendship"
Primaries for March, 2020
03/03 - SUPER TUESDAY
AL, AR , CA NC, & TX
03/10 - MS
03/17 - IL, OH
Jump to Districts: TX-01 thru TX-12
See the "Excluded" page (under
Why this Site? in the menu) for rationale in deciding not to show a candidate on this site
SENATE
Ballotpedia.org has some of the Senate candidates
profiled here.
Current Senators
John Cornyn (R) (Incumbent up for re-election)
Ted Cruz (R) next election 2024
4-R's & 12 D's challenging Incumbent John Cornyn (R)
Your vote is important!
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
LEGISLATURE
TX-13
Total filed: 15-R's, 3-D's and 1-L
Your vote is important!
Republican INCUMBENT
Mac Thornberry (R)
(not seeking re-election)
Catherine
"I Swear" Carr (R)
MA-Education/
General counseling
BS-Criminal Justice
Inventor/Author
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Criminal Justice Reform
Pro-Budget Oversight
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Jamie Culley (R)
(website not working
culleytxdist13.org/)
MA-Business
CEO/CoFounder
Proposal Dev. Grp.
Ms. Culley's "404-Page Not Found" website and Facebook entries/comments indicate she may have changed her mind.
Campaign $: (no data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Chris Ekstrom (R)
(website)
Exec. Mgmt.
Entrepreneur
Construction/
Real Estate
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Military
Pro-Border Wall/
De-Fund Sanctuary Cities
Pro-Farmer/Rancher/O&G
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Jason
Foglesong (R)
(website)
BA-Poli.Sci.
SUNY-Binghamton
Educator-H.S. Govt
Security Services
Chair - Potter Co. Pct. 122
Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Voter ID
Pro-Border Wall/
Pro-Education Reform/Choice
Pro-2nd Amendment/
Abolish Red Flag Laws
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Lee Harvey (R)
(website)
Exec. Mgmt.
Entrepreneur
O&G, Transportation,
and Water Trtmnt
Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Voter ID
Pro-Border Wall/
Pro-Education Reform/Choice
Pro-Restrict Fed. Fund.Mandates
Pro-Defeat efforts for BLM
land confiscation along Red Rvr
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Elaine Hays (R)
(website)
BA-TCU
MS-A&M West Texas
Cert.Finan. Planner
Sm. Business Owner
Amarillo City Council
Author
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Voter ID
Pro-Border Wall/Merit-Based Imm.
Pro-Term Limits
Pro-Farmer/Rancher
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Richard
Herman (R)
(website)
Veteran - U.S. Army
(Retired)
++Commendations
Elks, VFW,
Service Medals
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Healthcare Reform
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Economic Growth
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Ronny L
Jackson (R)
(website)
BS-TxA&M
MD-UTxMed Branch
Veteran - U.S. Navy/
U.S. Marines
Physician-Pres. Bush & Pres. Trump
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Border Wall/Security
Pro-Healthcare Reform
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Veteran
Pro-Federal Budget Control
Pro-Education
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Diane
Knowlton (R)
(website)
BA/MA-UT Austin
Public Acctg
JD-Geo. Washington
Constitutional Law
US Customs/Border Prot. exp.
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Constitutional Rights Protection
Pro-Defeat Socialist Agendas
Pro-Federal Budget Control
Pro-Continuation of Trump Admin.
success issues
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Matt McArthur (R)
(website)
Sam Houston State
Criminal Justice
Frmr Police Off.
Currently: Private
Security Services
Conservative values
Pro-Educational Funding Reform
Pro-Gun Law Legis. Overhaul
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-Veteran/Medical & Mental Hlth.
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Mark Neese (R)
(website)
BA-Ouachita Bapt. U
PhD-Educational
Leadership (finishing)
Veteran - U.S. Army
Educator
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Border Wall
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Farmer/Rancher
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Asusena
Resendiz (R)
(website)
BA-TxTech - Spanish/
Latin Am. Studies
Pres./CEO Irving
Hispanic CofC
FortWorth-Hispanic CofC
Tx Dept. of Housing & Comm. Aff.
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Agriculture
Pro-Veteran
Pro-Constitution
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Vance Snider II (R)
(website)
Veteran - U.S. Army
Studying at Amarillo
College and W. Tx.
A&M - BioChem &
Biology
RR conductor
Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Healthcare Reform
Pro-Veterans
Pro-Border Wall/Imm. Reform
Pro-Term Limits
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Josh
Winegarner (R)
(website)
Frmr Aide to Sen.
Graham & Cornyn
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Farmer/Rancher
Pro-Military & Veterans
Pro-Border Wall/Imm. Reform
Pro-Enhance Energy Production
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Monique
Worthy (R)
(website)
Job Corp Graduate
Frmr Factory worker
Tyson Foods
Conservative values
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Budget & Spending Control
Pro-Welfare Reform
Pro-Military & Veterans
Pro-Border Wall/Imm. Reform
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
LEGISLATURE
TX-14
INCUMBENT
Randy Weber (R)
Began Service: 2013
Ratings Graph showing ratings, voting, etc, while in office.
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Joshua
Foxworth (R)
(website)
Veteran-USMC
Army Airborne
BS-UT Austin
MS-UT Austin
Aerospace Eng.
Tech Entrepreneur/Developer
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Ethical Congress
Pro-Veteran/Military
Pro-Balanced Budget
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Total filed: 1-R's, 5-D's, 2-L's & 1-I
Your vote is important!
Independents and Libertarians slated for Nov. General Election to be added at a later date
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
LEGISLATURE
Monica De La (R)
Cruz-Hernandez
(website)
BS-UT San Antonio
Sm. Business Owner
Insurance Industry
Entrepreneur
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Small Business
Pro-Border Wall/Security
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Ryan Krause (R)
(website)
Exec. Coaching
Leadership Dev.
Entrepreneur
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Border Wall
Pro-Immigration Law
Enforcement/Reform
Pro-Welfare Reform
Pro-IRS Reform/Reduction of power
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Tim Westley (R)
(website)
Veteran - U.S. Army
BA-Wayland Bapt. U
MA-Wayland Bapt. U
Christian Minis. Deg
PhD-Trident Univ.Int'l
Educator/Minister
Author
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Border Security/Application
of laws/Increase Personnel
Pro-Small Business
Pro-Veteran/Military
Pro-Free Markey Healthcare
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Total filed: 3-R's, 0-D's, 1-L
Your vote makes a difference!
Independents and Libertarians slated for Nov. General Election to be added at a later date
Democrat INCUMBENT
Vicente Gonzales Jr. (D)
LEGISLATURE
TX-15
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
Anthony
Aguero (R)
(Facebook website)
St. Dir. Latinos for
Trump
Founder - Border
Entrepreneur
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Small Business
Pro-Border Wall/Security
Pro-Traditional values
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Jaime
Arriola, Jr (R)
(website)
CNA - Healthcare
Licensed Nurse
Bus. Owner-IT Suprt
Farmer
Conservative values
Pro-2nd Amendment w/Caveats
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-Healthcare Overhaul
Pro-LGBTQIA+ (anti-discrimin.)
Pro-Clean Energy
Pro-Education funding reform
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Patrick
Cigarruista (R)
(website)
Veteran - U.S. Army
Licensed Nurse
Bus. Owner-IT Suprt
Farmer
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Veteran/Military
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Irene Armendariz-
Jackson (R)
(website)
BA-Bus.Mgmt
Howard Payne Univ
MA-Govt.-Regent Un.
Pub. Rel./Policy
Realtor
Frmr Const. Leader Rep. Party
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Border Security Technology
Pro-Job Growth (intern/appren)
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Blanca Ortiz
Trout (R)
(Facebook website)
Trustee-School Dist.
Educator/Speaker
Nat'l All.Mental Ill
Berkshire Co
Educator/Presenter
Alzheimer's Asso. Florida
Brd.Chr. Int'l Bndy & Wtr Comm.
Unable to locate platform issues, but have contacted for a list.
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
TX-16
Democrat INCUMBENT
Veronica Escobar (D)
Total filed: 6-R's, 0-D's, 1-L
Your vote makes a difference!
Samuel
Williams (R)
(website)
Veteran - Army (Ret'd)
Entrepreneur
Conservative values
Pro-Term Limits
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-Tax Reform
Pro-Healthcare Reform
Pro-Limit Campaign $/Lobbying
Pro-Veteran/Military
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Total filed: 6-R's, 0-D's, 1-L
Your vote makes a difference!
LEGISLATURE
TX-17
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
Total filed: 12-R's, 3-D's & 1-L
Your vote WILL make a difference!
INCUMBENT
Bill Flores (R)
Began Service: 2011
Ratings Graph showing ratings, voting, etc, while in office.
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Ahmad Adnan (R)
(website)
BAA-Tx State Univ
Busi/Mgmt
Sm. Busi. Owner-
Fin.Adv/InvestMgmt
Entrepreneur
Self-described Centrist values
Pro-Choice (w/limitations)
Pro-Education
Pro-Legalize Marijuana
Pro-Ban $ in Politics
Pro-Environment Protection thru Energy Rehabilitation
Pro-Border Security (not Wall)
Pro-Social Security Reform (read
his plan on his website)
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
No social media accounts located, but if you have a link, please let me know. Thanks!
email: CCforA@outlook.com
Scott Bland (R)
(website)
Grad-Baylor Univ.
Frmr-U.S. Secret Srvc
Spec. Agent
Brd.Mbr-Grtr Waco
Chamber
& NeighborWorks
Owner/Pres
Home Building Co.
Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Immigration Reform/Wall
Pro-Infrastructure Rehabilitation
(Request has been sent for expanded list for platform.)
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Total filed: 12-R's, 3-D's & 1-L
Your vote WILL make a difference!
Laurie Godfrey
McReynolds (R)
(website)
BAAS-McLennan Co.
Sm. Busi. Owner
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Immigration Reform/Wall
Pro-Local Control of Education
Pro-Govt. Fiscal Responsibility
Pro-Tax Reform
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
George
Hindman (R)
(website)
Univ. of VA
MS-UT Austin
Aerospace Eng.
Business Owner-
Aerospace R&D
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Education
Pro-1st & 2nd Amendment
Pro-Military
Pro-Border Wall/Security
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-Balanced Budget
Pro-Agriculture & Industry
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Todd Kent (R)
(website)
BA-Utah State
MA-Regent Univ.
PhD-Poli-Sci,
TxA&M
Consultant/Advisor
Political/Business
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Free-Market Healthcare
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Border Wall/Security
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-Balanced Budget
Pro-Farm/Agriculture
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Total filed: 12-R's, 3-D's & 1-L
Your vote WILL make a difference!
Kristen
Alamo Rowin (R)
(website)
Grad-Angelina State
Renov/Restor Homes
Real Estate Broker
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Legalization Marijauana
Pro-School Choice/Local Control
Pro-Border Wall/Security
Pro-Traditional Marriage
Pro-Decreased TaxesBudget
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
David
Saucedo (R)
(website)
Activist for Good
Comm. Cleanups,
Employment Ntwrk
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Education
Pro-Economic and Wealth
Pro-Primary Care Enhancement Act
Robert Cadena (R)
(website)
AAS
Bus. Owner
HOA/MUD Board
Pres-Harris Mud #150
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Education
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Border Wall/Imm. Reform
Pro-Govt $ Accountability
Pro-Healthcare Reform
Pro-Proactive Flood/Disaster Cntrl
thru Infrastructure Rehabilitation
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Wendell
Champion (R)
(website)
Veteran - U.S. Army
Mil. Liaison-Harris Co
Sheriff's Office
Law Degree - S.TX
College of Law
Prof. Lic. Law, Real Estate,
Insurance and Law Enforcement
Minister
Christian/Conservative values
[Strictly opinion: Mr. Champion appears to be a fine, well meaning individual. However, in reading most of his statements, my interpretation is there is only one solid stance (right to bear arms), but most seem to need more discussion.]
His Issues page is located here for your own interpretation.
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Nellie Heiskell (R)
(website)
Pro-Life
Pro-Education
Request submitted for specific stance on major issues. Awaiting reply.
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Total filed: 6-R's, 7-D's & 1-L
Let's ALL do our part to help Ms. Jackson-Lee RETIRE!
Your vote WILL make a difference!
T.C. Manning (R)
(website)
Veteran - U.S. Navy
Bus. Owner
HOA/MUD Board
Pres-Harris Mud #150
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Education Cntrl @ Local Level
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-End Sanctuary Status
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Pete Sessions (R)
(website)
Grad SWestern Univ,
Frmr U.S. Rep. (NTX)
Natl Repub.Comm.
NRA Member
Consultant-Bus.Dev.
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Education
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Border Wall/Security
Pro-Immigration Reform
Pro-Balanced Budget
Pro-Farmer/Agriculture
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Trent Sutton (R)
(website)
Veteran-USMC (~20y)
Bush School of Gvt
and Public Service
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Jobs & Growth
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Educational Reform
Pro-Free-Market Healthcare
Pro-Nat'l Security/Border Wall
Pro-Balanced Budget
Pro-Farmer/Agriculture
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Total filed: 12-R's, 3-D's & 1-L
Your vote WILL make a difference!
Renee Swann (R)
(website)
BS-TxA&M - BioMed
Frmr-TxA&M Corp
S.TX College Law
College Sta.CityCncl
Educator/Real Estate
CASA for children
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Educational Reform
Pro-Free-Market Healthcare/Reform
Pro-Nat'l Security/Border Wall
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Renee Swann (R)
(website)
Healthcare Exec
Business Owner
Eye-Surgery Center
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Educational Reform
Pro-Free-Market Healthcare/Reform
Pro-Nat'l Security/Border Wall
Pro-Term Limits
Pro-Military
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
LEGISLATURE
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
Democrat INCUMBENT
Sheila Jackson Lee (D)
Since 1995 (25 yrs)
TX-18
Total filed: 6-R's, 7-D's & 1-L
Let's ALL do our part to help Ms. Jackson-Lee RETIRE!
Your vote WILL make a difference!
Nathan Milliron (R)
(website)
Grad-Seton Hall Univ.
JD-UofH Law Center
Practicing Atty
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Constitution/Rule of Law
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Fiscal Responsibility
Pro-Smaller Govt.
Multiple Q&A's from various sources provided here.
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Ava Pate (R)
(website)
Sm. Bus. Owner
Christian/
Conservative values
Pro-America
(Request has been sent for expanded list for platform.)
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Total filed: 6-R's, 7-D's & 1-L
Let's ALL do our part to help Ms. Jackson-Lee RETIRE!
Your vote WILL make a difference!
LEGISLATURE
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
Total filed: 2-R's, 1-D & 1-L
Your vote WILL make a difference!
INCUMBENT
Jodey
Arrington (R)
Began Service: 2017
Ratings Graph showing ratings, voting, etc, while in office.
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Vance Boyd (R)
(Request has been sent for expanded list for platform.)
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
TX-19
Primary Election:
03/03/2020
General Election:
11/03/2020
LEGISLATURE
Total filed: 2-R's, 1-D & 1-L
Your vote WILL make a difference!
Gary Allen (R)
(website)
MA-West TxA&M
Education/PoliSci
Artist
Educator
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Constitution
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Fiscal Responsibility
Pro-Smaller Govt.
Multiple Q&A's from various sources provided here.
President Trump Supporter
Campaign $: (no $ data reported at FEC.gov, OpenSecrets.org or VoteSmart.org)
Dominick Dina (R)
(website)
Veteran - USAF (30yr)
BA-Wayland Baptist
Crim.Justice/Busi.
MA-Webster Univ.
Public Admin.
Frmr Adj Fac. Comm. College(s)
Sm. Bus. Owner - Realty
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Military/Veterans
Pro-Reduced Fed.Govt. control
Pro-Border Security/Imm. Reform
Pro-Economic Growth/Jobs
Pro-Infrastructure Rehabilitation
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Mauro Garza (R)
(website)
MS-UTx Austin
Neurophysiology
Frmr TCADA
Frmr Adj Fac.
Alamo Comm. Clg
Numerous Political affiliations
Bus. Owner - Pegasus Night Club
Conservative values
Pro-Balanced Budget
Pro-Fight Socialism
Pro-Constitution
Pro-Military/Veterans
Pro-Reduce Taxes
Pro-Border Security
Pro-Law Enforcement
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Anita Kegley (R)
(website)
UTx San Antonio
US Corp Eng.-Const.
Quality Mgmt
CEO/Owner - Constr Mgmt Co
Non-Denom./Conservative values
Pro-Isreal
Pro-Education
Pro-Military/Veterans
Pro-Civil Rights
Pro-Border Security
Pro-Law Enforcement
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
Tammy Orta (R)
(website)
Registered Nurse
Veteran-US ArmyRes.
Native San Antonian
Christian/Conservative values
Pro-Life
Pro-Education (School Vouchers)
Pro-Healthcare Reform
Pro-2nd Amendment
Pro-Border Security
Pro-Law Enforcement
Pro-Military/Veterans
Pro-CPS Reform
Campaign $: www.FEC.gov
TX-20
Democrat INCUMBENT
Joaquin Castro (D)
Since 2013 (7 yrs)