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Bonnie Walters
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Bonnie Walters (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 7. She lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.
Walters completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Bonnie Walters was born in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Bish Mathis Institute, a vocational school for clerical training. Her career experience includes working as a caregiver. She has been affiliated with Patriot Academy.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Jay Dean defeated Marlena Cooper in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jay Dean (R) | 74.2 | 59,056 |
 | Marlena Cooper (D)  | 25.8 | 20,520 | |
| Total votes: 79,576 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 7
Marlena Cooper advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 7 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marlena Cooper | 100.0 | 3,379 |
| Total votes: 3,379 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Jay Dean defeated Joe McDaniel and Bonnie Walters in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 7 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Dean | 72.0 | 15,629 |
 | Joe McDaniel | 22.9 | 4,973 | |
| Bonnie Walters | 5.1 | 1,115 | ||
| Total votes: 21,717 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Walters in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bonnie Walters completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Walters' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a fourth-generation Texan, living in the Longview area for 58 years and on family land for 48 years on which I homeschooled 4 children. They are all grown. The oldest three are citizens of this state. They are small business owners and stay-at-home moms. My youngest is serving in the Marine Corps and wants to return to Texas ASAP! I have seven grandchildren and one on the way. They fuel my passion for a better Texas!
I was blessed to be a part of pioneering a private school in the early 90's where David Barton of Wallbuilders (wallbuilders.com) gave teacher training workshops. My love for American History was stirred. That love grew as I schooled my children at home. In recent years I have begun facilitating citizenship classes through Patriot Academy (patriotacademy.com). I continue furthering my knowledge of our founding documents, and the intent of the framers of those documents through online courses at Hillsdale College. So, I come to you with heart and passion for the cause of liberty and for obvious reason...the preservation of our cultural stability...our beautiful Texas families! I desire to hold to those truths that, aside from recent times, have brought to us peace and prosperity! I am no career politician. I am an ordinary citizen who has a passion for training ordinary people to be solid citizens so they know not only their rights but their duty of vigilance to preserve what they hold dear!
- It's time to clean "House". We need our legislative branch to be unified. There remains 21 republicans (including my opponent) in the House of Representatives that vote against "We the People"! We can no longer tolerate conduct that jeopardizes our very way of life as Texans. We must rid the House of career politicians who have completely lost touch with the wheels that make our state turn...the people!
- The safety and protection of Texas citizens is our first and foremost priority! We must execute our right and duty under Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3, of our constitution to declare our state is under invasion. No bill is needed! We just close it!
- I am committed to elevating Texas families. Closing the border is priority because families cannot thrive if they are not safe. Cultures that thrive are cultures who do not have to think about the basic needs of life, such as safety. Other priorities that build up the family structure are property tax relief, school choice for parents, and last but not least the protection of the unborn.
In addition to the above priorities, I am committed to measures that secure our election integrity. Also, I desire to see our Texas families thrive by the elimination of property tax and adopting policy to prevent foreign entities from buying up our land.
You will find a common thread running through my views on not only these issues but every issue that concerns "We the People". The common thread is my commitment to our founding documents. Both our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution embody principles that are tried and true. Whether on a national or state level, they provide rock-bottom stability to cultures It's time to serve Texas families by restoring the principles that made us great!
You will find a common thread running through my views on not only these issues but every issue that concerns "We the People". The common thread is my commitment to our founding documents. Both our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution embody principles that are tried and true. Whether on a national or state level, they provide rock-bottom stability to cultures It's time to serve Texas families by restoring the principles that made us great!
I will recommend two websites that will help make my political philosophy better understood: wallbuilders.com (David Barton-America's premier Historian) and patriotacademy.com (Rick Green- a former Texas State legislator who has aided in training congressmen and women about our United States Constitution)
We need leaders who stand on principle not personality. Somewhere along the way, politicians have failed to be leaders. Leaders serve. They do not expect to be served. I should clarify that they are elected to serve the people and not be bought by lobbyists or special interest groups. Nor should they use the people to create a political career for themselves. This is not the attitude our country nor our state was founded upon. We are blessed to live not only in a country but a state where blood was shed for liberty. We should restore the dignity of political service that shows honor and respect to "We the People" and to those who gave their lives for our liberty!
Honor, Truth, Respect, Good work ethic are all qualities I possess. Other qualities are good common sense...where the rubber meets the road, so to speak. This gift has served me well with an ability to discern between what is wasteful and what is essential. Also, I know what it means to serve. I come from the good stock of everyday folks who make the wheels turn for the life we hold dear here in Texas I have raised and homeschooled four children, and helped pioneer a church and a school. I have been in both direct sales and worked in retail. Finally, I am presently honored to be a caregiver serving the elderly. My hobby is the study of History, Government, and Civics, but service is perhaps my greatest strength.
I believe the core responsibilities for this office are to show up, be alert, and give it all you've got with passion for the people who put you there. Texas congressional sessions only last 140 days. It is not acceptable that during this time our House of Representatives takes long weekends while the Senate works overtime for the people on the weekends to get business done. Nor is it acceptable for any representative to not show up to vote simply because the subject matter might offend those he lobbies for.
Preservation of the Lone Star State I've been so blessed to live in... land of the free, home of the brave! And above all, to see her thrive again for the sake of posterity!
To remain faithful to the spheres of power assigned to them by the Texas Constitution. The legislature is to legislate laws. The governor is to execute them.
Who ever heard of a house with no walls? We will not have a state if we fail to act immediately to shut down our border!
I believe we need some fresh blood. We need some leaders coming in from the outside of the circle of politicians who want to make careers out of "serving" for term after term. They have not only lost touch with "We the People" they have insulted us by attempting an impeachment of one of our elected officials with no grounds for the impeachment. When the rule of law fails to be upheld among the very officers we have entrusted to make our laws the people are disgraced! These men have plenty of experience but lack conviction for what is noble, honorable, and true.
Any committees that directly serve the family. One that is especially dear to my heart is the abolition of abortion. Abortion and child trafficking are the slave trade of our time. I will quote our Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights. Among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -That to secure these rights governments are instituted among men." Governments are instituted among men to secure the right of life to the individual not to take it away. Whole governments rise or fall on the issue of how the "least" among us are treated.
Abortion not only violates the right to life of the unborn but also harms the emotional well-being of women and may put their very lives in danger as well. But for the grace of God, the emotional and sometimes physical damage is irreparable. Special interest groups that claim otherwise do not want women to know how much profit they make off this industry. Texas must continue to lead the way in abolishing abortion.
Abortion not only violates the right to life of the unborn but also harms the emotional well-being of women and may put their very lives in danger as well. But for the grace of God, the emotional and sometimes physical damage is irreparable. Special interest groups that claim otherwise do not want women to know how much profit they make off this industry. Texas must continue to lead the way in abolishing abortion.
That is a great question. Our last session of congress started with over $30 billion in surplus that the people paid in and should have had returned to them. There were freshmen congressmen and women fully prepared to do just that when they went in. They were compromised by the establishment. By the end of the session the establishment including my opponent went about and still goes about bragging that he got us the biggest tax break ever. A whopping $14 billion! Texans should be angry! Texas paid that in during the Covid pandemic. They should have gotten every dime of that surplus back. Career politicians should be held accountable for the over $16 billion that should be back in the pockets of Texans
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 6, 2024
Current members of the Texas House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Dustin Burrows
Representatives
District 1
Gary VanDeaver (R)
District 2
Brent Money (R)
District 3
Cecil Bell (R)
District 4
Keith Bell (R)
District 5
Cole Hefner (R)
District 6
Daniel Alders (R)
District 7
Jay Dean (R)
District 8
Cody Harris (R)
District 9
Trent Ashby (R)
District 10
Brian Harrison (R)
District 11
Joanne Shofner (R)
District 12
Trey Wharton (R)
District 13
Angelia Orr (R)
District 14
Paul Dyson (R)
District 15
Steve Toth (R)
District 16
Will Metcalf (R)
District 17
Stan Gerdes (R)
District 18
Janis Holt (R)
District 19
Ellen Troxclair (R)
District 20
Terry Wilson (R)
District 21
Dade Phelan (R)
District 22
Christian Manuel (D)
District 23
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
District 24
Greg Bonnen (R)
District 25
Cody Vasut (R)
District 26
Matt Morgan (R)
District 27
Ron Reynolds (D)
District 28
Gary Gates (R)
District 29
Jeffrey Barry (R)
District 30
A.J. Louderback (R)
District 31
Ryan Guillen (R)
District 32
Todd Hunter (R)
District 33
Katrina Pierson (R)
District 34
District 35
Oscar Longoria (D)
District 36
Sergio Munoz (D)
District 37
Janie Lopez (R)
District 38
Erin Gamez (D)
District 39
Armando Martinez (D)
District 40
Terry Canales (D)
District 41
Robert Guerra (D)
District 42
Richard Raymond (D)
District 43
J.M. Lozano (R)
District 44
Alan Schoolcraft (R)
District 45
Erin Zwiener (D)
District 46
Sheryl Cole (D)
District 47
Vikki Goodwin (D)
District 48
Donna Howard (D)
District 49
Gina Hinojosa (D)
District 50
James Talarico (D)
District 51
District 52
Caroline Harris (R)
District 53
Wesley Virdell (R)
District 54
Brad Buckley (R)
District 55
Hillary Hickland (R)
District 56
Pat Curry (R)
District 57
Richard Hayes (R)
District 58
Helen Kerwin (R)
District 59
Shelby Slawson (R)
District 60
Mike Olcott (R)
District 61
District 62
Shelley Luther (R)
District 63
Ben Bumgarner (R)
District 64
Andy Hopper (R)
District 65
Mitch Little (R)
District 66
Matt Shaheen (R)
District 67
Jeff Leach (R)
District 68
David Spiller (R)
District 69
James Frank (R)
District 70
Mihaela Plesa (D)
District 71
Stan Lambert (R)
District 72
Drew Darby (R)
District 73
Carrie Isaac (R)
District 74
Eddie Morales (D)
District 75
Mary Gonzalez (D)
District 76
Suleman Lalani (D)
District 77
Vincent Perez (D)
District 78
Joseph Moody (D)
District 79
Claudia Ordaz (D)
District 80
Don McLaughlin (R)
District 81
Brooks Landgraf (R)
District 82
Tom Craddick (R)
District 83
Dustin Burrows (R)
District 84
Carl Tepper (R)
District 85
Stan Kitzman (R)
District 86
John Smithee (R)
District 87
Caroline Fairly (R)
District 88
Ken King (R)
District 89
Candy Noble (R)
District 90
Ramon Romero (D)
District 91
David Lowe (R)
District 92
Salman Bhojani (D)
District 93
Nate Schatzline (R)
District 94
Tony Tinderholt (R)
District 95
Nicole Collier (D)
District 96
David Cook (R)
District 97
John McQueeney (R)
District 98
District 99
Charlie Geren (R)
District 100
Venton Jones (D)
District 101
Chris Turner (D)
District 102
Ana-Maria Ramos (D)
District 103
Rafael Anchia (D)
District 104
Jessica Gonzalez (D)
District 105
Terry Meza (D)
District 106
Jared Patterson (R)
District 107
Linda Garcia (D)
District 108
Morgan Meyer (R)
District 109
Aicha Davis (D)
District 110
Toni Rose (D)
District 111
Yvonne Davis (D)
District 112
Angie Button (R)
District 113
Rhetta Bowers (D)
District 114
John Bryant (D)
District 115
District 116
Trey Fischer (D)
District 117
Philip Cortez (D)
District 118
John Lujan (R)
District 119
Elizabeth Campos (D)
District 120
District 121
Marc LaHood (R)
District 122
Mark Dorazio (R)
District 123
Diego Bernal (D)
District 124
Josey Garcia (D)
District 125
Ray Lopez (D)
District 126
Sam Harless (R)
District 127
District 128
Briscoe Cain (R)
District 129
Dennis Paul (R)
District 130
Tom Oliverson (R)
District 131
Alma Allen (D)
District 132
Mike Schofield (R)
District 133
Mano Deayala (R)
District 134
Ann Johnson (D)
District 135
Jon Rosenthal (D)
District 136
John Bucy (D)
District 137
Gene Wu (D)
District 138
Lacey Hull (R)
District 139
District 140
Armando Walle (D)
District 141
District 142
Harold Dutton (D)
District 143
Ana Hernandez (D)
District 144
Mary Perez (D)
District 145
District 146
Lauren Simmons (D)
District 147
Jolanda Jones (D)
District 148
Penny Shaw (D)
District 149
Hubert Vo (D)
District 150
Valoree Swanson (R)
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