Caleb Ferrell

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Caleb Ferrell
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Education

Bachelor's

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2007

Graduate

University of Texas, Permian Basin, 2023

Personal
Birthplace
Temple, Texas
Religion
Christian
Profession
Management
Contact

Caleb Ferrell (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 31st Congressional District. He was disqualified from the general election scheduled on November 5, 2024.

Ferrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Caleb Ferrell was born in Temple, Texas. Ferrell's career experience includes working as a management. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2007 and a graduate degree from the University of Texas, Permian Basin in 2023.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas' 31st Congressional District election, 2024

Texas' 31st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

Texas' 31st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 31

Incumbent John Carter defeated Stuart Whitlow in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 31 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of John Carter
John Carter (R)
 
64.4
 
229,087
Image of Stuart Whitlow
Stuart Whitlow (D) Candidate Connection
 
35.6
 
126,470

Total votes: 355,557
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 31

Stuart Whitlow defeated Brian Walbridge in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 31 on May 28, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stuart Whitlow
Stuart Whitlow Candidate Connection
 
68.5
 
3,512
Image of Brian Walbridge
Brian Walbridge Candidate Connection
 
31.5
 
1,614

Total votes: 5,126
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 31

Stuart Whitlow and Brian Walbridge advanced to a runoff. They defeated Rick Von Pfeil in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stuart Whitlow
Stuart Whitlow Candidate Connection
 
48.4
 
10,023
Image of Brian Walbridge
Brian Walbridge Candidate Connection
 
25.8
 
5,346
Image of Rick Von Pfeil
Rick Von Pfeil Candidate Connection
 
25.8
 
5,332

Total votes: 20,701
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 31

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of John Carter
John Carter
 
65.3
 
55,092
Image of Mike Williams
Mike Williams
 
11.1
 
9,355
Image of Mack Latimer
Mack Latimer Candidate Connection
 
7.8
 
6,593
Image of Abhiram Garapati
Abhiram Garapati
 
7.4
 
6,256
Image of William Abel
William Abel Candidate Connection
 
5.2
 
4,362
Image of John Anderson
John Anderson
 
3.2
 
2,732

Total votes: 84,390
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 31

Caleb Ferrell advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 23, 2024.

Candidate
Image of Caleb Ferrell
Caleb Ferrell (L) Candidate Connection

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Caleb Ferrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ferrell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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My name is Caleb Ferrell, and I am a husband, father of 4, and a proud 5th generation Texan. I was born and raised in Bell County and have the privilege of raising my kids in the same place I call home. I earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor, and an MBA from the University of Texas Permian Basin.

I have worked in the 3D Printing industry for the last two decades, and it excites me to see creativity and innovation. My passion is process improvement strategies, and I would enjoy using my Six Sigma Black Belt tools in Washington.

I have volunteered as a coach through multiple youth sports organizations in Central Texas. My wife and I are former foster parents and believe that good role models can make a real difference. My family is dedicated members of Vista Community Church in Temple, where we volunteer and host a small group.
  • Fix Inflation - The government's habit of overspending and printing excess money caused a decline in standard of living for the average American. We need to reverse course by reducing the federal budget, rejecting future bailouts, reducing taxes so that all can afford to pursue their American dream.
  • Fix Inflation - The government's habit of overspending and printing excess money caused a decline in the standard of living for the average American. We need to reverse course by reducing the federal budget, rejecting future bailouts, and reducing taxes so that all can afford to pursue their American dream.
  • Defend Our Rights - We must ensure that this generation and the next have the same constitutional rights that our ancestors did. This should be for ALL citizens and ALL rights listed in the Constitution! The government can't be allowed to pick and choose.
As a son of Bell County and a father of 4, I am excited for the growth of opportunities in Central Texas. I believe Texas is built on entrepreneurship and any unnatural barrier should be eliminated to enable small businesses to start and grow.

More money and more government are eroding this nation’s educational standards. I believe that parents should have the ultimate choice in their children’s education.

We need to reform the current immigration policy to stop cartels from infiltrating Texas while allowing hardworking, intelligent, and law-abiding immigrants to gain citizenship legally.

Fort Cavazos has a huge impact on Bell and Williamson counties, and I will support our active duty military personnel and our veterans.
Integrity, honesty, and the best interest of the people you represent at heart.
A principle that I live by is to always leave things better than you find them. I don't plan to be a career politician so there is a lot of work to be done in a short time. I want people to look back and see the work we did together as a better Central Texas.
My first job was in a small business in Belton, Texas. It was a Christian book store and I worked there part-time while in high school. This experience started my love for small businesses and the people who take risks to have something to call their own.
My favorite current book series is the Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown. At its heart, it is an underdog story on how people can rise up against institutional oppression through the face of danger.
Not at all. I believe representatives from outside politics help bring new solutions to problems.
The primary obstacles for our nation will in the coming decade are likely to be our mounting national debt, continued weakness of the US Dollar and increasing polarization by our political parties. The last one destroys our ability to talk civilly about the issues real Americans are dealing with on a daily basis.
Thomas Jefferson advocated for terms limits stating, "to prevent every danger which might arise to American freedom by continuing too long in office the members of the Continental Congress". I agree with this belief that there should be term limits for all federal elected positions.
I believe it is an important tool when used correctly. We have to stop wasting government time and money on partisan "witch-hunts" that has become prevalent.
Appropriations, Budget, and Small Business from my business background. I would also be interested in the Science, Space, and Technology committee.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 11, 2024


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