Denise Benavides

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Denise Benavides

Nonpartisan

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Last election

May 6, 2023

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Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

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Denise Benavides ran for election to the Dallas City Council to represent District 3 in Texas. She lost in the general election on May 6, 2023.

Benavides completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Denise Benavides was born in Los Angeles, California.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Dallas, Texas (2023)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Dallas City Council District 3

Zarin Gracey defeated Joe Tave in the general runoff election for Dallas City Council District 3 on June 10, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Zarin Gracey (Nonpartisan)	62.5	1,064
	Submit photo	Joe Tave (Nonpartisan)	37.5	638

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,702
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General election

General election for Dallas City Council District 3

Zarin Gracey and Joe Tave advanced to a runoff. They defeated John Sims, Denise Benavides, and August Doyle in the general election for Dallas City Council District 3 on May 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Zarin Gracey (Nonpartisan)	46.2	1,395
✔	Submit photo	Joe Tave (Nonpartisan)	25.8	778
	Submit photo	John Sims (Nonpartisan)	14.0	424
		Denise Benavides (Nonpartisan)	10.5	317
	Submit photo	August Doyle (Nonpartisan)	3.4	104

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,018
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rickey Lee Perry (Nonpartisan)

2019

See also: City elections in Dallas, Texas (2019)

General election

General election for Dallas City Council District 3

Incumbent Casey Thomas II defeated Charletta Rogers Compton, Denise Benavides, Britannica Scott, and Davante Peters in the general election for Dallas City Council District 3 on May 4, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Casey Thomas II (Nonpartisan)	69.3	3,030
	Submit photo	Charletta Rogers Compton (Nonpartisan)	9.5	417
		Denise Benavides (Nonpartisan)	8.4	368
		Britannica Scott (Nonpartisan)	7.0	308
	Submit photo	Davante Peters (Nonpartisan)	5.7	248

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,371
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Denise Benavides completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Benavides' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a mom of 4 children and a small business owner. I ran in 2019 but dropped out due to my pregnancy being high risk. I got 8.4% of the vote. I enjoy spending quality time with my kids. I have a huge heart for the community and I have a non profit that I started 4 years ago.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Neighbors together
• Unity within the district
• Quality of life

Community Question Featured local question

How important is it to involve residents in the government’s decision-making process? What plans do you have regarding resident involvement in this process?

Involving the community in the decision making process is very important to me. The people need a voice and I will make sure that the people have a voice.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you address crime and public safety? Do you have a different stance than current city council policy?

Our police officers need to know the community they are policing. Having community events where officers come and get to know our neighbors is important. Also making sure police officers communicate better with community members. Bringing in quality jobs and resources to communities to make sure they thrive is important. Bringing in mental health facilitators to help our police officers is needed ASAP.

Community Question Featured local question

What plans do you have regarding infrastructure?

I will work on infrastructure projects getting done faster rather than later

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want District 3 to be united and to move forward. We need leadership that will listen to our concerns. I am the Candidate that will make sure that we are heard and seen. I will be constant with our communication in both Spanish and English. I will have community meetings to update the people on issues coming to city council for a vote. I will work on bringing quality jobs and I will move District 3 forward

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I want our committed to thrive. I have great communication skills and I have been organizing communities for years now. I have experience bringing in resources. I believe that a thriving community is a healthy community

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my legacy to be that I fought hard for the people. I want to make sure that I give a voice to those that don't have a voice. I want the people to say she fought for us. I want my kids to say that thier mommy made sure that all people had a seat at the table.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Having my son at 32 after 3 miscarriages

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at the mall in a clothing store. Lasted 2 years

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Baby shark because my 1 year old is obsessed

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Before I had my kids I miscarried 3 times. That was one of the hardest things in life. But God gave me 4 children after that so I a beyond blessed.

Tell us your favorite joke.

My daughter (5year old) told me mommy why is 6 scared of 7 and I said why..??..and she said because 7 8 9 🤣

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