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J.R. Molina
From Ballotpedia
J.R. Molina was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 33rd Congressional District of Texas.
Campaign themes
2012
Molina's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Economy
- Excerpt: "Reducing the Federal debt: (1.) Bring a quicker end the war in Afghanistan–$2 Billion a week. (2.) Continue the payment of Social security beyond current wage base per year, it is now $110,100 for 2012 under automatic adjustment provisions of the Social Security Act."
- Protect Women’s Rights and Health
- Excerpt: "I will fight to stop the ongoing assault on women by continuing the Texas Women’s Health Program and supporting the Violence Against Women Act and Paycheck Fairness Act."
- Fair Taxation – The Buffet Rule
- Excerpt: "I will support President Obama in his quest to ensure that all Americans share the sacrifice of restoring the economy of our country."
- Pass the DREAM Act
- Excerpt: "I will push for the passage of the DREAM Act in order to help America fulfill the lofty goals of protecting the rights of those who protect and improve our country."
- Protect Medicare
- Excerpt: "I will fight to preserve Medicare from those who seek to dismantle it to ensure that all Americans receive the benefits in which they are entitled. "
Elections
2012
Molina ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 33rd District. He was defeated by Domingo Garcia and Marc Veasey in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Marc Veasey Incumbent |
36.8% | 6,938 |
| Domingo Garcia |
25% | 4,715 |
| Kathleen Hicks | 12.6% | 2,372 |
| David Alameel | 10.9% | 2,064 |
| Manuel Valdez | 4.7% | 884 |
| Steve Salazar | 2.6% | 482 |
| Chrysta Castaneda | 2.1% | 395 |
| Jason E. Roberts | 1.8% | 342 |
| Carlos Quintanilla | 1.5% | 286 |
| Kyev Tatum, Sr. | 1.1% | 201 |
| J. R. Molina | 1% | 189 |
| Total Votes | 18,868 | |
See also
- Texas' 33rd Congressional District
- Texas' 33rd Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
Senators
John Cornyn (R)
Ted Cruz (R)
Representatives
District 1
Nathaniel Moran (R)
District 2
Daniel Crenshaw (R)
District 3
Keith Self (R)
District 4
Pat Fallon (R)
District 5
Lance Gooden (R)
District 6
Jake Ellzey (R)
District 7
Lizzie Fletcher (D)
District 8
Morgan Luttrell (R)
District 9
Al Green (D)
District 10
Michael McCaul (R)
District 11
August Pfluger (R)
District 12
Craig Goldman (R)
District 13
Ronny Jackson (R)
District 14
Randy Weber (R)
District 15
District 16
Veronica Escobar (D)
District 17
Pete Sessions (R)
District 18
Vacant
District 19
Jodey Arrington (R)
District 20
Joaquin Castro (D)
District 21
Chip Roy (R)
District 22
Troy Nehls (R)
District 23
Tony Gonzales (R)
District 24
Beth Van Duyne (R)
District 25
Roger Williams (R)
District 26
Brandon Gill (R)
District 27
Michael Cloud (R)
District 28
Henry Cuellar (D)
District 29
Sylvia Garcia (D)
District 30
Jasmine Crockett (D)
District 31
John Carter (R)
District 32
Julie Johnson (D)
District 33
Marc Veasey (D)
District 34
Vicente Gonzalez (D)
District 35
Greg Casar (D)
District 36
Brian Babin (R)
District 37
Lloyd Doggett (D)
District 38
Wesley Hunt (R)
Republican Party (27)
Democratic Party (12)
Vacancies (1)
