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Elaine Hays
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Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Texas Christian University

Graduate

West Texas A&M

Personal
Profession
Certified financial planner
Contact

Elaine Hays (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 64. She lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Biography

Hays graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and earned a Master of Science in finance and economics from West Texas A&M. She received a Certified Financial Planner designation from the College for Financial Planning. At the time of her 2020 campaign, she was a private wealth manager.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 64

Andy Hopper defeated Angela Brewer in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 64 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andy Hopper
Andy Hopper (R) Candidate Connection
 
63.1
 
59,542
Image of Angela Brewer
Angela Brewer (D) Candidate Connection
 
36.9
 
34,786

Total votes: 94,328
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 64

Andy Hopper defeated incumbent Lynn Stucky in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 64 on May 28, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andy Hopper
Andy Hopper Candidate Connection
 
58.1
 
8,951
Image of Lynn Stucky
Lynn Stucky
 
41.9
 
6,458

Total votes: 15,409
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 64

Angela Brewer advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 64 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Angela Brewer
Angela Brewer Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,630

Total votes: 4,630
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 64

Andy Hopper and incumbent Lynn Stucky advanced to a runoff. They defeated Elaine Hays in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 64 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andy Hopper
Andy Hopper Candidate Connection
 
46.7
 
11,746
Image of Lynn Stucky
Lynn Stucky
 
43.3
 
10,895
Image of Elaine Hays
Elaine Hays
 
10.0
 
2,528

Total votes: 25,169
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hays in this election.

2020

See also: Texas' 13th Congressional District election, 2020

Texas' 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

Texas' 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 13

Ronny L. Jackson defeated Gus Trujillo and Jack Westbrook in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 13 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ronny L. Jackson
Ronny L. Jackson (R)
 
79.4
 
217,124
Image of Gus Trujillo
Gus Trujillo (D) Candidate Connection
 
18.5
 
50,477
Image of Jack Westbrook
Jack Westbrook (L)
 
2.2
 
5,907

Total votes: 273,508
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 13

Gus Trujillo defeated Greg Sagan in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 13 on July 14, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Gus Trujillo
Gus Trujillo Candidate Connection
 
66.4
 
4,988
Image of Greg Sagan
Greg Sagan
 
33.6
 
2,529

Total votes: 7,517
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 13

Ronny L. Jackson defeated Josh Winegarner in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 13 on July 14, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ronny L. Jackson
Ronny L. Jackson
 
55.6
 
36,684
Image of Josh Winegarner
Josh Winegarner
 
44.4
 
29,327

Total votes: 66,011
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 13

Gus Trujillo and Greg Sagan advanced to a runoff. They defeated Timothy Gassaway in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 13 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Gus Trujillo
Gus Trujillo Candidate Connection
 
42.2
 
6,995
Image of Greg Sagan
Greg Sagan
 
34.7
 
5,752
Image of Timothy Gassaway
Timothy Gassaway
 
23.1
 
3,825

Total votes: 16,572
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 13

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 13 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Josh Winegarner
Josh Winegarner
 
38.9
 
39,062
Image of Ronny L. Jackson
Ronny L. Jackson
 
20.0
 
20,048
Image of Chris Ekstrom
Chris Ekstrom Candidate Connection
 
15.3
 
15,387
Image of Elaine Hays
Elaine Hays
 
7.7
 
7,701
Image of Lee Harvey
Lee Harvey
 
3.8
 
3,841
Image of Vance Snider II
Vance Snider II
 
3.5
 
3,500
Image of Mark Neese
Mark Neese Candidate Connection
 
3.0
 
2,984
Image of Matt McArthur
Matt McArthur
 
1.8
 
1,816
Image of Diane Knowlton
Diane Knowlton
 
1.5
 
1,464
Image of Richard Herman
Richard Herman Candidate Connection
 
0.9
 
915
Image of Asusena Resendiz
Asusena Resendiz
 
0.8
 
818
Image of Jamie Culley
Jamie Culley Candidate Connection
 
0.8
 
779
Image of Monique Worthy
Monique Worthy Candidate Connection
 
0.7
 
748
Image of Catherine Carr
Catherine Carr Candidate Connection
 
0.7
 
707
Image of Jason Foglesong
Jason Foglesong Candidate Connection
 
0.6
 
579

Total votes: 100,349
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 13

Jack Westbrook advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 13 on March 21, 2020.

Candidate
Image of Jack Westbrook
Jack Westbrook (L)

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2014

See also: Texas' 13th Congressional District elections, 2014
U.S. House, Texas District 13 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMac Thornberry Incumbent 68.2% 45,168
Elaine Hays 18.6% 12,330
Pam Barlow 13.2% 8,723
Total Votes 66,221
Source: Texas Secretary of State

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

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Campaign website

Hays' campaign website stated the following:

Issues

Pro-Life

I believe that innocent unborn children are entitled to their lives and protected by law. If we can hear the heart beating at three weeks, measure brain waves at six weeks, and do surgery on a child in the womb, certainly we can protect the child while at the same time caring for the mother’s physical and emotional needs. The sad reality is that in America today, abortions are legal for all 9 months of pregnancy. We must work to create a positive atmosphere of support and assistance for women facing a difficult pregnancy and work to produce a society where the value of all human life is held in high regard.

Pro-2nd Amendment

The right of citizens to bear arms upholds the meaning of the Second Amendment to the Constitution as it was originally intended. It is a significant protection against a tyrannical government and protects citizens from government going against the will of the vast majority of its citizens.

The right to self-defense should be seen as a fundamental human right and government should protect that right. This is especially important for women, the elderly, and others who might be less able to defend themselves from an attack. Mass shootings are less likely to happen in locations where a large number of people carry concealed weapons and would act to stop such a person. Study after study has shown that where private citizens have the right to possess guns for self-defense, there is a significant deterrent to violent crime.

Many of the laws that have been suggested to curb gun violence would simply result in inconvenience to law-abiding citizens without offering any meaningful corresponding public-safety benefit. Increased safety could be obtained by enforcing existing laws. Prosecutors should prosecute purchasers who lie on background checks and law-enforcement officials must follow up on leads provided by private citizens to prevent individuals that have been reported as unstable from committing heinous crimes.

Securing the Border

Every country must control its border to protect its sovereignty. You cannot combine an open border policy with a welfare state and have a sustainable system. Migration from one country to another is not a right. It is a privilege, and one that is awarded to those that show a desire to become Americans and contribute to the success of our country. We must secure our borders to protect our citizens from those who would intentionally do us harm. We must enforce the laws on the books, end the incentives for people to cross the border illegally, and eliminate sanctuary cities across the country. I support a talent-based immigration system along with securing the border by all means necessary, including steel structures, enhanced surveillance systems, and increased staffing at ports of entry

Term Limits

I believe strongly in congressional term limits. Being a politician in Washington should be seen more as a temporary assignment rather than a career. Representatives should have a season of service and then return to their communities and live under the laws they helped fashion. Term limits would help stop the current cycle of political reward and potential power abuse. Committee assignments could be determined by merit and expertise, rather than longevity of service and adherence to party doctrine, resulting in fair and independent decisions. The notion that only one person — the incumbent — can do the job well overstates the importance of each individual and misses the opportunity for fresh ideas that accompany fresh faces.

Limited Government

In just the past five years, our national debt has ballooned from $17 trillion to nearly $23 trillion. Government does not have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. Annual deficits exceeding $1 trillion dollars have become the norm and are pushing us further and further into insolvency. It is crucial that our federal government live within its means in the confines of a balanced budget, just as required by cities, states, households, and businesses.

Traditional Values

We are a Christian nation founded on Judeo-Christian values. This does not mean that all U.S. citizens are Christian, but rather that biblical principles are the foundation of our form of government and guided our founders, through our Constitution, to protect the rights given to us by God, not government. Religion has been central to our identity as Americans and Texans and the opportunity to believe and worship according to our individual convictions is fundamental to our freedom.

Education

I believe in local control when it comes to education and support eliminating the federal Department of Education and returning decision to the states.

Energy

Our economy has historically been driven by a large supply of relatively low-cost energy. I believe in unleashing American energy and ensuring that we continue to make use of all domestic energy sources, renewable and non-renewable. The radical proposals to eliminate fossil fuels in the next 10-12 years would be reckless, non-sensical policy that would devastate our district and the national economy, and would drastically reduce our quality of life.

Agriculture

Farmers and ranchers are vitally important, not only to the 13th Congressional District, but to our entire country. Our farmers and ranchers make important contributions to the U.S. economy by ensuring a safe and reliable food supply and supporting job growth and economic development. The agriculture industry is key to the stabilization of our nation’s economy, employing a large number of people and indirectly creating more jobs for more people by supplying industries with the necessary raw materials they need for production. Supporting the growth of this industry benefits not only our local area but also supports the backbone of our national economy.[2]

—Elaine Hays[3]

2014

Hays' campaign website listed the following issues:[4]

  • Living Within Our Means
Excerpt: " Our debt as a percent of GDP has risen from 32% in the 1980s to currently over 105%. Our government must discipline itself to live within our means and stop mortgaging the opportunities of our future generations by placing this burden of debt upon them."
  • Freedom of Speech
Excerpt: "Courts have distorted the meaning of the First Amendment. While it was written to prevent the mandatory participation in a particular religion, it was not intended to create a vacuum of religious contribution. We were not to be protected from ever encountering religious symbols, speeches, or other contributions in our communities."
  • Right to Bear Arms
Excerpt: "Gun control is only successful in disarming law-abiding citizens. Criminals will obtain weapons regardless of the law. As a person who has a concealed carry license, it is my position that individuals should rely on their own ability to defend themselves rather than local law enforcement. We must also remember that the Second Amendment was written to protect citizens against a tyrannical government rather than from their neighbor."
  • Energy Independence
Excerpt: "Cheap energy has driven the US economy for decades. Fossil fuels still remain our main energy source, and although it is prudent to research and develop alternative sources, renewable energy such as wind and solar are still extremely costly and require massive subsidies."
  • Defending the Unborn
Excerpt: "One of the fundamental responsibilities of a government is to protect the lives of the people it governs. Valuing some life requires valuing all life. If a culture does not hold human life as sacred, human life is cheapened."
  • Immigration
Excerpt: "Opposition to illegal immigration is not to be confused with opposition to immigration. Previous attempts at immigration reform have failed because a key aspect, securing the borders, has never been prioritized."

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Elaine Hays campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Texas House of Representatives District 64Lost primary$178,150 $177,613
2020U.S. House Texas District 13Lost primary$155,291 $155,291
Grand total$333,441 $332,904
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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