Desarae Lindsey

Desarae Lindsey (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 3. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Lindsey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Desarae Lindsey was born in Homestead, Florida.^[1]

Elections

2022

General election

General election for Texas State Senate District 3

Incumbent Robert Nichols defeated Steve Russell and Desarae Lindsey in the general election for Texas State Senate District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Nichols (R)	77.4	213,288
		Steve Russell (D)	21.2	58,285
	Submit photo	Desarae Lindsey (L)	1.4	3,941

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 275,514
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 3

Steve Russell advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 3 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Russell	100.0	18,205

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,205
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 3

Incumbent Robert Nichols advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 3 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Nichols	100.0	88,368

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 88,368
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 3

Desarae Lindsey advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 3 on March 19, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Desarae Lindsey (L)

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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Texas' 25th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 25

Incumbent Roger Williams defeated Julie Oliver and Desarae Lindsey in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 25 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Roger Williams (R)	53.5	163,023
		Julie Oliver (D)	44.8	136,385
	Submit photo	Desarae Lindsey (L)	1.7	5,145

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 304,553
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Martin Luecke (Independent)

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 25

Julie Oliver defeated Christopher Michael Perri in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 25 on May 22, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Julie Oliver	52.2	12,005
	Christopher Michael Perri	47.8	10,984

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 22,989
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 25

Christopher Michael Perri and Julie Oliver advanced to a runoff. They defeated Kathi Thomas, West Hansen, and Chetan Panda in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 25 on March 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Christopher Michael Perri	32.8	13,896
✔	Julie Oliver	26.5	11,220
	Kathi Thomas	21.2	8,976
	West Hansen	10.6	4,479
	Chetan Panda	9.0	3,835

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,406
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 25

Incumbent Roger Williams advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 25 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Roger Williams	100.0	51,122

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,122
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

Desarae Lindsey completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lindsey's 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 not a politician. I am a person who loves people and wants more than anything for the world to be a better place. Every individual is important. Love is my driving force.

The old parties of the divisive duopoly have divined themselves overlord, master, and keeper of all humans being. They hold our fates in their hands, while in reality do harm to those they purport to serve.

A culture shift is necessary in order to ensure inclusivity for ALL within the political process, and there is no higher honor, responsibility, or purpose than serving your fellow humans. I wish to enact legislature to expand freedoms for ALL. We must remove any barriers to freedom and justice, and a life of joy and peace. None of us are free until we are ALL free.

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?

End the War on Bodily Autonomy - Equal access to healthcare for ALL individuals - unfettered access to abortions, gender affirming care, etc.
End the War on Civil Liberties - abolish qualified immunity, mandatory minimums, civil asset forfeiture, etc.
End the War on Mother Earth - the Earth is our home and must be protected at all costs. Remove corporate immunity for the fossil fuel industries, and remove immunity from liability.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Criminal justice reform, compassionate immigration policy, ending the war on drugs, abolishing the death penalty, ending the war on the unhoused, better and more compassionate veteran healthcare / rights, workers cooperatives, ending corporate welfare.

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

My entire life, I've admired Martin Luther King Jr. He utilized peaceful methods to enact change and stand by and for marginalized communities. ALL humans deserve nothing less than equal rights and access to that which improves their lives, their communities' lives, and their families' lives.

In 2022, marginalized communities are still facing incessant discriminatory attacks by our government. We must follow Dr. King's lead and stand together against these egregious violations on our fellow human beings.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"Joyeux Noel" would be a good film to watch. We, as human beings, are inherently good and loving and do not wish to do harm to one another. Divisiveness is taught to us for political reasons, among other harmful concepts.

Humanity at large desires peace. My political philosophy is rooted in peace and love.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, a healthy dose of humility, a love of your fellow human being, a desire to serve in the best interests of your constituency. Corporate interests are not human interests.

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

I am driven by compassion and love and would first and foremost consider the will of the people in every decision if given the honor of serving the residents of Senate District 3. I am all too aware of the consequences of bad legislation and poor decision making - every vote would be with each individual's needs in mind. Humility is important in governance and a guide in any decisions that affect anyone else.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

A state legislator serves at the will and pleasure of the population of the district they were elected to serve. Personal interests should be removed from consideration when casting votes that affect other people's lives. A senator must be available to their constituents at will.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to plant seeds of love and peace in all that I do.

What is your favorite book? Why?

When I was a kid, "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton was my favorite book. I read "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac when I was 15 or 16, and it changed me. I loved the colorful characters (based upon real people and experiences) and the kinetic feel of the story. I love the Beat Generation writers and the culture that surrounds that time.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jesus

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

"Rebellion (Lies)" by Arcade Fire has been on a pretty endless loop for the last few weeks, and I am totally here for it. I adore that song and am in love with that band.

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

My life has been wrought with struggle. Each challenge has been a lesson learned and has resulted in better practices going forward.

I was a young single mother who worked in strip clubs while taking college courses. If I had been in that job right now at the age I was then, I'd be unemployed thanks to HB 315, codified into Texas law in June of 2021. HB 315, the "Stripper Bill" (making it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to work in any job in a sexually oriented business) cost many young Texans their jobs during a time already steeped in financial hardship. I am not sure what I'd have done had that law passed when I was working in strip clubs - it would've been difficult to find another job that offered the flexibility to make my own schedule and work hours that worked with my childcare needs.

Any personal experiences or struggles would serve as a compassionate guide when weighing options as a Texas legislator.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor must follow directives by the state legislature and not unilaterally write legislation from his own desk. That said, a less conservative legislature is desperately needed in order to push governance into a more compassionate direction. A government is meant to be representative of the people and not seek to legislate personal agendas (specifically of the "moral" variety).

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Considering the conservative hellscape Texas is determined to become, we must push ourselves towards a compassionate culture shift, both politically and personally. We have women being arrested and charged with murder for having a miscarriage. We have minorities being shot and killed at will by the overzealous police for alleged crimes that are not harming anyone. We have the state executing its citizens, regardless of legitimate claims of innocence - innocent or guilty, the death penalty is immoral, and the state should not possess the right to murder anyone. There are children locked in cages, separated from their families, for no crime - simply for existing.

The time is long overdue for us hold our government accountable for its many, many crimes against its citizenry. We must do and be better.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

A unicameral state legislature has the ability to remove deadlocks that exist between a divisive duopoly party system but can also consequently result in increased violation of human rights, as we have seen our legislature is all too eager to do in its current bicameral state.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe the government should be made up of the people it purports to represent. Prior experience is a net negative in my opinion - I love the Frank Zappa quote, which is featured on my campaign website: "Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."

Legislators that make up our current government have proven time and time again they will act in personal interests, corporate interests, lobbyist interests - anyone's interests BUT those they purport to represent.

Should government exist, it must be by and for the people.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Building relationships is always a net positive. In order to efficiently work together, networking and relationship building is key. Being at odds with one another in the legislature will impede any meaningful progress.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Districts should be comprised by population only, and not driven by political shenanigans that serve the interests of duopoly parties.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes, for sure! Of the Senate Committees, I'd love to serve on the Criminal Just Committee, Jurisprudence Committee, Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee, Health & Human Services Committee, Veteran Affairs & Border Security Committee, and / or the Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

Not applicable to me - yet.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

No. I believe we should be doing things completely differently in our legislature.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

It's difficult to know what future me will want to do. I follow a call to serve my fellow humans as necessary.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Currently there is a war on transgender children. I recently was in contact with a parent in my district whose child has been denied not only gender affirming care for fear of political / criminal backlash and consequences, but mental health services as well. There are parents who are currently in fear of their families being broken up due to the current political climate. This is not okay. Attacks on families and attacks on our most vulnerable population - children (transgender children specifically) are an egregious violation of the power of government. As a Texas Senator, I will fight for these families and do all I can to move them out of the line of fire. We must protect our children, not harm them.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Oh goodness, my sense of humor is way too colorful for this platform.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Emergency powers are a slippery slope. I would love to see more compassion and a healthy respect for individual freedom before granting emergency powers. My technical answer is yes, but with the caveat that we need some real, meaningful change.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is indeed necessary, and must always err on the side of maximum freedom for all individuals.

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Current members of the Texas State Senate

Leadership

Senators

District 1

Bryan Hughes (R)

District 2

Bob Hall (R)

District 3

Robert Nichols (R)

District 4

Brandon Creighton (R)

District 5

Charles Schwertner (R)

District 6

Carol Alvarado (D)

District 7

Paul Bettencourt (R)

District 8

Angela Paxton (R)

District 9

Vacant

District 10

Phil King (R)

District 11

Mayes Middleton (R)

District 12

Tan Parker (R)

District 13

Borris Miles (D)

District 14

Sarah Eckhardt (D)

District 15

Molly Cook (D)

District 16

Nathan Johnson (D)

District 17

Joan Huffman (R)

District 18

Lois Kolkhorst (R)

District 19

Roland Gutierrez (D)

District 20

Juan Hinojosa (D)

District 21

Judith Zaffirini (D)

District 22

Brian Birdwell (R)

District 23

Royce West (D)

District 24

Peter Flores (R)

District 25

Donna Campbell (R)

District 26

José Menéndez (D)

District 27

Adam Hinojosa (R)

District 28

Charles Perry (R)

District 29

César Blanco (D)

District 30

Brent Hagenbuch (R)

District 31

Kevin Sparks (R)

Republican Party (19)

Democratic Party (11)

Vacancies (1)

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Elections

2022

General election

General election for Texas State Senate District 3

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 3

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 3

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas State Senate District 3

Campaign finance

2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 25

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 25

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 25

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 25

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2022

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