David Cantu

David Cantu

Democratic Party

Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, Pan American

Personal

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Farmer/Rancher

Contact

Personal website

David Cantu was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 15th Congressional District of Texas.

Campaign themes

2012

Cantu's campaign website listed the following issues:

• Economy

Excerpt: "Innovations create new industry. Wind power and solar power are two relatively new ideas that are starting to create new jobs in South Texas. Wind farms are gaining popularity in South Texas and are creating good, high paying jobs."

• Border Security

Excerpt: "Border Security is quickly becoming a major issue that will affect us all. I understand how important it is to support our local law enforcement officials as well as all the state and federal forces that help protect our communities along the Rio Grande. We must support these agencies by having direct and open communication."

• Social Security

Excerpt: "Republicans want to "privatize" Social Security, Democrats want to prevent that from happening, but no one offers possible soultions to try to extend the liquidity and viability of Social Security."

• Healthcare

Excerpt: "Healthcare is also very important to any community. Due to good science and better understanding of the importance of a healthy living, Americans are living longer. However, we are made aware of the problems that affect us all, the rising cost of healthcare."

• Veterans Affairs

Excerpt: "American democracy, freedom, and the identity we share today are due, in large part, to our Veterans of the United States armed forces."

Elections

2012

See also: Texas' 15th Congressional District elections, 2012

Cantu ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 15th District. He was defeated by incumbent Ruben Hinojosa Sr. in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012.

U.S. House, Texas District 15 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Rubén Hinojosa Incumbent	71.2%	29,397
David Cantu	12.1%	5,008
Jane Cross	10.2%	4,208
Ruben Ramon Ramirez	4.9%	2,012
Johnny Partain	1.7%	687
Total Votes		41,312

External links

Suggest a link

• Campaign website
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Facebook page

Footnotes

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Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Cornyn (R)

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Daniel Crenshaw (R)

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Keith Self (R)

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Pat Fallon (R)

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Lance Gooden (R)

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Jake Ellzey (R)

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Lizzie Fletcher (D)

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Morgan Luttrell (R)

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Al Green (D)

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Michael McCaul (R)

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August Pfluger (R)

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Craig Goldman (R)

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Ronny Jackson (R)

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Randy Weber (R)

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Monica De La Cruz (R)

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Veronica Escobar (D)

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Pete Sessions (R)

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Jodey Arrington (R)

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Joaquin Castro (D)

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Chip Roy (R)

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Troy Nehls (R)

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Tony Gonzales (R)

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Beth Van Duyne (R)

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Roger Williams (R)

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Brandon Gill (R)

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Michael Cloud (R)

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Henry Cuellar (D)

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Sylvia Garcia (D)

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Jasmine Crockett (D)

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John Carter (R)

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Julie Johnson (D)

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Marc Veasey (D)

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Vicente Gonzalez (D)

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Greg Casar (D)

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Brian Babin (R)

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Lloyd Doggett (D)

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Wesley Hunt (R)

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