Adela Garza
Adela Garza was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 34th Congressional District of Texas.
Campaign themes
2012
Garza's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Education
- Excerpt: "Education is the basis for a strong and vibrant economy. The needs and demands of education vary greatly by state and we must respect that. If we want our education system to improve, we must allow the states to determine what the best practices are."
- Job Creation
- Excerpt: "As a small business owner, I understand that it is people – not government – who create jobs. We must empower our local communities to create jobs by supporting policies that promote a favorable business climate."
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "In every household, there are limitations on your budget. If you spend more than you take in for too long, you will begin to pile under debt from which you cannot escape. It is a similar story with our federal government."
- Pro-Life
- Excerpt: "As a practicing Catholic, I firmly believe in the sanctity of human life. It is because of this principle that I believe our federal government should not use tax dollars to fund abortions. I will be a vocal defender of our unborn on Capitol Hill."
- Commitment to Veterans
- Excerpt: "Our brave men and women of the military have earned our eternal gratitude through their many acts of valor. We thank them for their service in defense of our nation, its people, and its values."
Elections
2012
Garza ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 34th District. She and Jessica Puente Bradshaw defeated Paul Haring in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012. She was then defeated by Bradshaw in the July 31 runoff.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jessica Puente Bradshaw |
55.3% | 5,309 |
| Adela Garza | 44.7% | 4,287 |
| Total Votes | 9,596 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Garza and her husband, Faustino, have four children.[6]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ Texas GOP, "Republican candidate list," accessed May 10, 2012
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Unofficial Republican primary results," May 29, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, Primary runoff results," accessed August 31, 2012
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Race Summary Report-2012 Republican Party Primary Runoff," accessed August 30, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
