Anthony White (Texas)

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Anthony White
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

March 6, 2018

Anthony White (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 21st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 6, 2018.

Elections

2018

See also: Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 21

Chip Roy defeated Joseph Kopser and Lee Santos in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 21 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chip Roy
Chip Roy (R)
 
50.2
 
177,654
Image of Joseph Kopser
Joseph Kopser (D) Candidate Connection
 
47.6
 
168,421
Image of Lee Santos
Lee Santos (L)
 
2.1
 
7,542

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 353,617
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21

Joseph Kopser defeated Mary Wilson in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joseph Kopser
Joseph Kopser Candidate Connection
 
57.9
 
14,765
Image of Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson
 
42.1
 
10,722

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 25,487
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21

Chip Roy defeated Matt McCall in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chip Roy
Chip Roy
 
52.7
 
18,088
Image of Matt McCall
Matt McCall
 
47.3
 
16,243

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 34,331
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21

Mary Wilson and Joseph Kopser advanced to a runoff. They defeated Derrick Crowe and Elliott McFadden in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson
 
30.9
 
15,736
✔
Image of Joseph Kopser
Joseph Kopser Candidate Connection
 
29.0
 
14,787
Image of Derrick Crowe
Derrick Crowe
 
23.1
 
11,742
Image of Elliott McFadden
Elliott McFadden
 
17.0
 
8,667

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 50,932
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chip Roy
Chip Roy
 
27.1
 
19,428
✔
Image of Matt McCall
Matt McCall
 
16.9
 
12,152
Image of William Negley
William Negley
 
15.5
 
11,163
Image of Jason Isaac
Jason Isaac
 
10.0
 
7,208
Image of Jenifer Sarver
Jenifer Sarver
 
5.6
 
4,027
Image of Robert Stovall
Robert Stovall
 
4.8
 
3,414
Image of Susan Narvaiz
Susan Narvaiz
 
3.8
 
2,720
Image of Francisco Canseco
Francisco Canseco
 
3.5
 
2,489
Image of Ryan Krause
Ryan Krause
 
3.2
 
2,300
Image of Al Poteet
Al Poteet
 
1.8
 
1,300
Image of Peggy Wardlaw
Peggy Wardlaw
 
1.8
 
1,285
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Samuel Temple
 
1.4
 
1,020
Image of Anthony White
Anthony White
 
1.3
 
952
Image of Eric Burkhart
Eric Burkhart
 
1.0
 
723
Image of Mauro Garza
Mauro Garza
 
0.9
 
663
Image of Autry Pruitt
Autry Pruitt
 
0.6
 
455
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Foster Hagen
 
0.5
 
394
Image of Ivan Andarza
Ivan Andarza
 
0.1
 
96

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 71,789
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Anthony White participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on February 26, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Anthony White's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Stop Deficit Spending.

2) Balanced Budget Amendment to Constitution
3) Term Limits for Legislative Branch Amendment to Constitution[2][3]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ National Security - Maintain our way of life, and sustain the Nation for Generations to come. Education - To be Globally competitive, we need appropriate and effective reform. Public Safety - Protecting ALL our citizens from domestic and foreign threats.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Anthony White answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

“ Ronald Reagan - He served our Nation effectively and brought about "peace through strength" in ending the Cold War/Defeat of the USSR.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
“ Read as much as you can.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Speak the plain truth.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
“ 32 year Military Veteran. Intelligence Professional. Private Sector Experience. I am Mission Focused, and a Servant Leader.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Be honest. Follow the Constitution. Represent the people who sent you to Washington, DC. Find ways to serve all Americans.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ Service to Nation, with Honor, Courage and Commitment.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
“ Regrettably, Martin Luther King Jr., was killed on April 4, 1968. I was seven years old.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Plumbers Assistant. 2 months.[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ I don't remember.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Christmas - The Birth of my Lord and Savior![3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Bible - Teaches me something everyday![3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
“ Superman[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ Family pictures of our world travels.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Thunderstruck (AC/DC) https://youtu.be/v2AC41dglnM[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Patience[3] ”
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
“ They draft laws, exercise the power of the purse our our Nation.[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ No.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
“ Complacency and Division.[3] ”
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Intelligence, Armed Forces, or Education[3] ”
If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
“ N/A[3] ”
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
“ Yes.[3] ”
What are your thoughts on term limits?
“ I am in support of term limits and would push for a Constitutional Amendment. House: 3 terms (6 years). Senate: 2 terms (12 years). Both would allow for a return to service after a break.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Should be done by a committee made up of Independents, Democrats, and Republicans.[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ N/A[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Anthony White's responses," February 26, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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