Clayton Hunt

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Clayton Hunt
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Libertarian Party

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Last election

January 29, 2019

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Clayton Hunt (Libertarian Party) ran in a special election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 145. He lost in the special general election on January 29, 2019.

Elections

2019

See also: Texas state legislative special elections, 2019

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for Texas House of Representatives District 145

Christina Morales defeated Melissa Noriega in the special general runoff election for Texas House of Representatives District 145 on March 5, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Christina Morales
Christina Morales (D)
 
60.8
 
1,826
Image of Melissa Noriega
Melissa Noriega (D)
 
39.2
 
1,179

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

Total votes: 3,005
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General election

Special general election for Texas House of Representatives District 145

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Texas House of Representatives District 145 on January 29, 2019.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Christina Morales (D)
 
35.8
 
1,246
✔
Image of Melissa Noriega
Melissa Noriega (D)
 
31.2
 
1,085
Image of Martha Fierro
Martha Fierro (R)
 
25.1
 
873
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Elias De La Garza (D)
 
2.8
 
99
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Oscar Del Toro (D)
 
2.8
 
96
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Clayton Hunt (L)
 
0.9
 
33
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Alfred Moreno (D)
 
0.9
 
32
Image of Ruben Gonsalez
Ruben Gonsalez (D)
 
0.4
 
13

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

Total votes: 3,477
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2018

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

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General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 145

Incumbent Carol Alvarado defeated Clayton Hunt in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 145 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Carol Alvarado (D)
 
90.4
 
24,269
Image of Clayton Hunt
Clayton Hunt (L)
 
9.6
 
2,590

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 26,859
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 145

Incumbent Carol Alvarado advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 145 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Carol Alvarado
 
100.0
 
4,518

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,518
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Clayton Hunt participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 23, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Clayton Hunt's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Roll back gun control

End the war on drugs Lower and or eliminate various forms of taxation[2][3]

”

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

“ I'm more of a geek than a policy wonk, I'm more concerned with big ideas and concepts. I'm concerned with the out of control spending, massive expansion of the police state, and most other concerns in society are a question of social change, not policy prescriptions.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Clayton Hunt answered the following:

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

“ My campaign manager Desarae Lindsey, she is a constant source of positivity and encouragement in my life.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbard, A New Libertarian Manifesto by Samuel Edward Konkin III[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ It seems that in our current environment a narcissistic personality and a lack of principles make for a successful politician.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ None, I have strong principles and a sense of empathy. Obviously that makes me unsuitable for political office.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Should be, represent the people in the district and fight for their rights, really is pandering for a party line.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ The government left in the dustbin of history where it rightfully belongs![3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ 9/11 happened when I was in second grade.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Dog/house sitting for my mom's friend when I was in high school, my first real job was driving for CarQuest, and that turned into driving for Advance, where I am still at.[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ I started talking to this girl via online dating, so when we met up for an actual date we went to a park to walk around and then went to go eat, I had come to the conclusion that we had personality clashes that meant that the possibility of a real relationship were nonexistant, so I had my best friend call me and give me an excuse to prematurely end the date. Mostly it was awkward because I found her boring.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Holiday, which is the Pastafarian winter holiday, it lasts from late November to early January, it just brings cheer to so many by saying ""Happy Holidays!"" the traditional greeting.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ Oh gosh, there's just too many to consider. I'm a voracious reader, I've read 21 books this year so far.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ My bed, I get so much sleep there and that is priceless![3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ I'm Over You by Keith Whitley, it's just a good song![3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ My weight, I've always been a big guy, I'm working on slimming down, but damn it is hard![3] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ The size of the districts mostly. The same corruption happens in both.[3] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ No.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Republican corporatism slowing economic growth, rising cost of living, possible financial bursts.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ At odds so less of the more egregious bills get passed.[3] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ To some extent yes, but as a Libertarian, if I was elected I'd likely be the lone one.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Impartial third parties and digital mapping, remove politicians from the equation.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Calendars, because that is where most good bills go to die. Elections, because our ballot access laws are terrible.[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ I would be the first Libertarian in the legislature, I would be the leadership.[3] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Not particularly, I'd like to be my own man.[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ I've thought about it, but haven't made any concrete decisions yet.[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, "Clayton Hunt's responses," September 23, 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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