Jason Wright
Jason Wright (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 6, 2018.
A former staffer for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Wright's professional experience includes working in business and serving on the Tyler City Council. He was a founding member and board member of Grassroots America-We the People. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and received an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University.[1]
On his website, Wright said, "I’m running for Congress because I want to be able to look my children and grandchildren in the eyes and honestly say I used every bit of my God-given talent and ability to do all I could to protect and preserve their liberty. I will do everything I can to keep the the destiny of America in their hands and not in the hands of those in Washington D.C."[2]
Wright's candidacy was endorsed by Sen. Ted Cruz in December 2017. In January 2018, Wright was endorsed by Republican activist Kaye T. Goolsby, who worked on Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign. Goolsby was announced as a grassroots co-chair of his campaign.[3]
Biography
Jason Wright lives in Quitman, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. His professional experience includes working in business and serving in the office of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). He previously served on the Tyler City Council. He was a founding member and board member of Grassroots America-We the People.[4]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 5
Lance Gooden defeated Dan Wood in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lance Gooden (R) | 62.3 | 130,617 |
 | Dan Wood (D) | 37.5 | 78,666 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 224 | ||
| Total votes: 209,507 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 5
Lance Gooden defeated Bunni Pounds in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 5 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lance Gooden | 53.1 | 23,294 |
 | Bunni Pounds | 46.9 | 20,542 | |
| Total votes: 43,836 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 5
Dan Wood advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 5 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Wood | 100.0 | 16,923 |
| Total votes: 16,923 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 5
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 5 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lance Gooden | 30.0 | 17,551 |
| ✔ | | Bunni Pounds | 21.9 | 12,851 |
 | Sam Deen | 17.2 | 10,051 | |
 | Kenneth Sheets | 12.0 | 7,024 | |
 | Jason Wright | 11.4 | 6,690 | |
| Danny Campbell | 3.0 | 1,770 | ||
 | David Williams | 2.7 | 1,601 | |
 | Charles Lingerfelt | 1.7 | 1,022 | |
| Total votes: 58,560 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Wright's campaign website stated the following:
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The Sanctity of Life “I am unapologetically pro-life from conception to natural death. The practice of abortion is abhorrent and I will fight to end it. Until we achieve that victory, not a penny of your tax dollars should be spent funding abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood.” Taxes “I pledge to work to cut taxes and simplify the tax code at every opportunity I get. Our nation is at its best when you can keep more of what you earn to care for yourself and your family and give less to the oversized bureaucracy in Washington, DC. ” Government Spending “Our nation must move to a zero-based budgeting system. Responsible Americans set and live by budgets every day and our government should do the same. Every penny spent by government should be itemized so that together, we can decide which costs are justified and which are not.” National Defense “The primary purpose and goal of our military must always be to keep Americans safe. A strong America is also a blessing to our allies and to those around the world who find hope in our example. While our military secures our defense abroad we must strengthen our defense at home, especially along our borders, the power grid, and other key components of infrastructure.” Immigration “Legal immigration can be a benefit to all of us, but for the sake of our nation’s safety, everyone we accept into our country must be vetted thoroughly. Illegal immigration shows a disrespect for the rule of law in the United States and we should show zero tolerance for those who enter our nation illegally. Sanctuary cities encourage law breaking and I will fight to prevent them from disregarding our current law.” The Second Amendment “Our Founding Fathers were clear about the right to keep and bear arms. I will actively work against government infringement on our most sacred right to self defense. “ Healthcare “Over time, government has crept further and further into our healthcare system, driving up prices, and limiting availability to healthcare. Obamacare is the last straw and must be repealed immediately. A free market system, including the ability to buy and sell health insurance across state lines, is our best path towards better, cheaper, and more accessible healthcare.” Lower Regulations “Your creativity and hard work and your ability to earn a living from those things should not be limited by government regulation. High regulations are especially harmful to small businesses, which are the foundation of our economy. ” [5] |
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| —Jason Wright’s campaign website (2018)[6] | ||
See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Texas' 5th Congressional District election, 2018
- Texas' 5th Congressional District
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official campaign website
- Jason Wright on Facebook
- Jason Wright on Twitter
- Campaign YouTube page
Footnotes
- ↑ Jason Wright for Congress, "Meet Jason," accessed January 23, 2018
- ↑ Jason Wright for Congress, "Home," accessed January 23, 2018
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "The Blast," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Jason Wright for Congress, "Meet Jason," accessed February 5, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jason Wright’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed January 23, 2018
