Eric Velasquez

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Eric Velasquez

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Texas

Religion

Christian

Profession

Photographer

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Eric Velasquez (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 118. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Velasquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Eric Velasquez was born in Texas. Velasquez served in the United States Air Force from September 27, 2001, to September 27, 2007. He attended Community College of the Air Force for undergraduate study. His career experience includes working as a photographer and as a supervisor.

Elections

2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 118

Incumbent Leo Pacheco defeated Adam Salyer and Eric Velasquez in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 118 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Leo Pacheco (D)	56.7	33,230
		Adam Salyer (R)	39.9	23,376
		Eric Velasquez (L)	3.3	1,952

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,558
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 118

Incumbent Leo Pacheco advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 118 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Leo Pacheco	100.0	10,964

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 118

Adam Salyer advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 118 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Salyer	100.0	5,229

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,229
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 118

Eric Velasquez advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 118 on March 21, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Eric Velasquez (L)

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2018

General election

General election for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1

Jeff Wentworth defeated Eric Velasquez in the general election for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Wentworth (R)	70.4	123,406
		Eric Velasquez (L)	29.6	51,901
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 175,308 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1

Jeff Wentworth advanced from the Republican primary for Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Wentworth	100.0	28,845

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 28,845
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Russ Latham (R)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Eric Velasquez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Velasquez'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 a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and I was a Aircraft Propulsion technician. I am a husband and father of two toddlers. I am a candidate with no secret agenda. I plan to run and hopefully serve the public. I will serve with integrity and compassion.

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?

• Prison reform
• Veteran Care
• Child Welfare

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Our justice system needs to be fixed. Any prisoners should have access to furthering their education and be able to have a higher chance to receive employment after released.

With Texas having the most children in the foster system, this needs to be addressed ASAP. We must find a way to give the children a family and fix the current system.

Veterans are near and dear to my heart. Proper care should be given to them. There have been strides recently to help. We should keep evolving the healthcare and process.

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

Integrity, commitment to the public

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

I never do anything solely for my benefit. I'm always willing to help whoever I can. I never want to take credit for things because that's not important to me. I want actual change and I will do whatever I can to do so unless it is not in the publics best interest.

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

Bring the matters of the people to light and figure out solutions

What legacy would you like to leave?

To show that an honest politician is out there and that the underdog can win and disrupt the norm.

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

Shipping. I had it only for a couple of months before I left for the Air Force two weeks after September 11th 2001

What is your favorite book? Why?

Not much of a reader.

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

Let it Go from Frozen, thanks to my son and daughter

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

Life in General. We always have our ups and downs but the best thing to live by is to get back up and keep trying and be a better you!

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

Yes and no. I would be coming into this with no government experience but I believe it's good to have a fresh point of view and it's easier to relate to the constituents.

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

Immigration. There needs to be a change to the immigration process. Honest people who try to become citizens have great difficulties obtaining citizenship.

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

It's always best when relationships work together and not against each other.

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

Moral decisions should always happen. Decisions should not be made with companies in mind for their profit. It should always benefit the people. That will always be a problem unless people vote for candidates that have a heart to actually serve the people not themselves.

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

Defense and Veterans affairs

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

N/A

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

N/A

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

N/A

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

There is always the possibility.

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Footnotes

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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)

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