Buck Willis
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Buck Willis was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 14th Congressional District of Texas.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Willis' campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- People First Through Better Education
- Excerpt: " As a scientist and professor, Buck has seen the challenges faced by educators and students alike. Surviving a plane crash even the FAA called “un-survivable,” education gave him a sense of purpose."
- People First by Paying a Higher Minimum Wage
- Excerpt: "Our workers need a “survival” minimum wage of $11/hr. which will allow them the time and room for further education, technical training, and apprenticeships for a lifetime of higher earnings."
- People First by Bringing More Jobs in the Fourteenth Congressional District
- Excerpt: " Buck has gathered a collaboration of experts to draft a proposal to bring a Federal Desalinization Plant to the area. It’s believed that the plant could bring thousands of new, high paying jobs to the area."
- People First by Supporting Individual Rights
- Excerpt: " It is time to trust people’s decisions. As your congressman, Buck will fight for the rights of all people. He trusts Texas Women to make all of their informed health care decisions with their physician."
- People First by Being Prepared
- Excerpt: " Hurricane Ike devastated thousands of lives, and Buck supports programs to keep you and your family safe, including programs like the “Ike Dike” or levy systems. It’s time for fair flood and hurricane insurance rates."
Elections
2014
Willis ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 14th District. Willis was defeated by Donald Brown in the Democratic primary on March 4, 2014.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Donald Brown |
68.2% | 9,780 | ||
| Buck Willis | 25.8% | 3,699 | ||
| Gagan Panjhazari | 6% | 853 | ||
| Total Votes | 14,332 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State |
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Buck + Willis + Texas + Congress"
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Texas' 14th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Texas' 14th Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
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
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)
Republican Party (27)
Democratic Party (12)
Vacancies (1)
