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Connor Flanagan
Connor Flanagan was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 64 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Flanagan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Higher Education: Education is what drives this nation so I am going to make it my number 1 issue. Public schools are a major part of what makes this country stand out. But the American dream, the idea that one could come from any background and go anywhere, is becoming more of a myth. In Today's world, a person cannot go as far as they want without a higher education. I believe that no matter a person's economic background if they work hard and are successful in school, it should be tuition free. An educated workforce is what separates strong economies from weak ones. With a massive surplus in our budget and people not knowing where to spend it, why not invest in our future? Education: "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."- Albert Einstein. The catastrophe that is the common core system must be replaced. Teachers are forced to focus just teaching kids about one test, which sacrifices a kid's opportunity for a real education. Standardized testing is only good for one thing: teaching kids how to take a test. Civil Servants: Teachers, policeman, and firefighters- without these people, the foundation on which our society is build could not exist. Texas is one of the worst states when it comes benefits for these men and women. People who are the glue that holds our society together should not have to worry about getting paid enough. There is a lot of waste in the government and many things need to be cut, but not paying these people a more livable wage is no longer acceptable. Taxes: I believe that with federal income tax, payroll tax, property tax and sales tax, the people of this state are taxed enough, The problem isn't the amount of money, but how it is spent. I will make it my mission to not only cut waste but take burdens off of those citizens who cannot bear it. Economy: Texas has the 9th biggest economy in the world, yet we have one of the worst poverty rates out of any state. We must stop pouring money into one sector of our economy, making just the people in the oil industry rich. Oil is an important part of the Texas economy, and I believe we need to embrace that; however, as with any strong economy, we must diversify. Our entire economy should not hinge solely on the price of oil.[1] |
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| —Connor Flanagan[2] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[3] Incumbent Myra Crownover (R) did not seek re-election.
Lynn Stucky defeated Connor Flanagan in the Texas House of Representatives District 64 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lynn Stucky |
61.59% | 42,158 | |
| Democratic | Connor Flanagan | 38.41% | 26,288 | |
| Total Votes | 68,446 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Lynn Stucky defeated Read King in the Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lynn Stucky |
65.75% | 3,801 | |
| Republican | Read King | 34.25% | 1,980 | |
| Total Votes | 5,781 | |||
Connor Flanagan defeated Paul Greco in the Texas House of Representatives District 64 Democratic Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Connor Flanagan |
51.88% | 4,077 | |
| Democratic | Paul Greco | 48.12% | 3,781 | |
| Total Votes | 7,858 | |||
Lynn Stucky and Read King defeated Rick Hagen in the Texas House of Representatives District 64 Republican Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lynn Stucky |
42.25% | 8,774 | |
| Republican | Read King |
30.03% | 6,236 | |
| Republican | Rick Hagen | 27.73% | 5,759 | |
| Total Votes | 20,769 | |||
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See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 64
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Connor Flanagan for Texas House District 64, "Issues," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
