Bekah Congdon

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Bekah Congdon

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Wichita, Kan.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Development associate

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Bekah Congdon (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 28th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Congdon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bekah Congdon was born in Wichita, Kansas. Her career experience includes working as a development associate.

Elections

2020

See also: Texas' 28th Congressional District election, 2020

Texas' 28th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

Texas' 28th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 28

Incumbent Henry Cuellar defeated Sandra Whitten and Bekah Congdon in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 28 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Henry Cuellar (D)	58.3	137,494
		Sandra Whitten (R)	39.0	91,925
		Bekah Congdon (L)	2.7	6,425

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 235,844
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 28

Incumbent Henry Cuellar defeated Jessica Cisneros in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 28 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Henry Cuellar	51.8	38,834
		Jessica Cisneros	48.2	36,144

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 74,978
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 28

Sandra Whitten advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 28 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandra Whitten	100.0	20,656

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,656
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 28

Bekah Congdon advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 28 on March 21, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Bekah Congdon (L)

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bekah Congdon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Congdon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Bekah. I'm 30-years old and a resident of Live Oak, TX just outside of San Antonio. I grew up in Australia, Kansas, and Chicago before landing with my family in New Braunfels, Texas in 2004.

I am a Libertarian. I believe in maximum Liberty for every individual. I want peaceful people to be free to live their life as they see fit, as long as they do not hurt others or infringe on another's rights. The government is nothing but raw force, and should only be used to protect the rights of the individuals. Policing people for personal choices is not the business of any government, that cannot grant people their rights, but can only take them away.

I live my life by the non-aggression principle, and I believe that government should follow this also. I will never instigate or escalate force to accomplish a political or social goals, and government shouldn't either.

It's my strong opinion that our election system is broken and we will continue to get more of the same failures until we fix the root of the problem. I'm an advocate for Approval Voting, and you can learn more about that here: https://electionscience.org/library/approval-voting/

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Voters deserve more options than the two failed parties. We must #endtwopartyrule.

• Government and politicians are not the answer to the majority of our problems and most of the time we need them to get out of the way.

• We must put a stop to endless, immoral, deathly, costly foreign wars. It is time for an America at peace.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Elections - Voter supression happens long before election day. Republicans and Democrats are complicit when they pass laws to keep third parties and Independents off the ballot. The Media is complicit when they endlessly cover old party candidates, but shut out other voices. Pundits and politicians who sow fear into people to keep them from voting how they see fit, but instead picking a slightly lesser evil than another, they are complicit.

The War on Drugs - We must end mass encarceration for possession of drugs. Marijuana must be descheduled at the federal level.

Police Accountability - We need to end Qualified Immunity now and hold law enforcement to the same standard as other citizens.

Immigration - The free movement of peaceful people should not be infringed by government.

The National Debt - We are robbing the future of this country. Every child born in America right now is born indebted to our government's endless spending. We have to make cuts with a machete, not a scalpel, and seriously tackle the debt and the deficit.

Foreign Wars - Bring them home. Bring them ALL home. Now. Our War on Terror has only caused more terror. This has to stop.

Education - A top down, one-size-fits-all mandate for education has proven to be a failure. We need to abolish the Department of Education and allow parents, students, teachers, and local elected officials make decisions regarding education in their own communities.

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

My always first is Christ. I want to live my life with the radical love that he lived and died with.

My parents. I was immeasurably blessed by the love and joy and instruction that I was raised with, and I aim to be a source of pride for my family, though we do not always agree.

People who sacrifice their own lives, their happiness, their future, for those they will never know because it is the right thing to do. This includes many people, but the one that stands out to me most is Edward Snowden.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The principle of Individual Liberty chief over anything else. Elected officials are not more capable of making decisions for others, and they shouldn't try.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Trustworthy

Straightforward
Empathetic
Hard Working

Committeed

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to move the needle toward a world set free in my lifetime.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I have very vague memories of Princess Diana dying - I was 7 at the time. September 11th was certainly the most clear in my memory, and I was 11.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was as a party host when I was 14-15. I dressed up as Snow White and hosted kids' birthday parties, and worked in a retail shop.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Choosing one is awful.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien is the most magical book and I return to it frequently.

The last book I read that was truly excellent is The Immoral Majority by Brn Howe.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Lúthien

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Knowing You - Shane and Shane

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I'm blessed and privileged more than I deserve. I am one of 8 children and my dad is a pastor - I certainly have never known great wealth, however that has pushed me to develop a strong work ethic and gratitude for all I have.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I want to leave it to a more impartial algorithm that is not manipulated by politics.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

What makes it unique is also where it has failed. It is meant to be a check on other branches of government, but as executive power has expanded, the House has widely failed to balance that out.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I don't. I think having experiences of working with those you disagree, and learning to be a leader and communicator are important, but being tied into a political machine does not automatically give you any great qualities for Representing constituents.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Tribalism has poisoned our nation. The Republicans and Democrats no longer represent principles or values, but largely seek to use the power and force of government against those they perceive as their enemies. I believe the broken and increasingly divisive core within our nation is far more dangerous than any external threat.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Budget, Ethics, Foreign Affairs, Oversight & Reform

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits, but I do not think that will solve all of our systemic problems.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I believe that Rep. Justin Amash has acted on his principles and been steadfast in his duties. I'd want others to be able to say the same of me.

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Footnotes

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Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Cornyn (R)

Ted Cruz (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nathaniel Moran (R)

District 2

Daniel Crenshaw (R)

District 3

Keith Self (R)

District 4

Pat Fallon (R)

District 5

Lance Gooden (R)

District 6

Jake Ellzey (R)

District 7

Lizzie Fletcher (D)

District 8

Morgan Luttrell (R)

District 9

Al Green (D)

District 10

Michael McCaul (R)

District 11

August Pfluger (R)

District 12

Craig Goldman (R)

District 13

Ronny Jackson (R)

District 14

Randy Weber (R)

District 15

Monica De La Cruz (R)

District 16

Veronica Escobar (D)

District 17

Pete Sessions (R)

District 18

Vacant

District 19

Jodey Arrington (R)

District 20

Joaquin Castro (D)

District 21

Chip Roy (R)

District 22

Troy Nehls (R)

District 23

Tony Gonzales (R)

District 24

Beth Van Duyne (R)

District 25

Roger Williams (R)

District 26

Brandon Gill (R)

District 27

Michael Cloud (R)

District 28

Henry Cuellar (D)

District 29

Sylvia Garcia (D)

District 30

Jasmine Crockett (D)

District 31

John Carter (R)

District 32

Julie Johnson (D)

District 33

Marc Veasey (D)

District 34

Vicente Gonzalez (D)

District 35

Greg Casar (D)

District 36

Brian Babin (R)

District 37

Lloyd Doggett (D)

District 38

Wesley Hunt (R)

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