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Jeff McFarlin
Jeff McFarlin (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 23rd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.
McFarlin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
McFarlin was born in Groves, Texas. His professional experience includes working as an energy professional in the energy sector and with oil and solar.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2020
Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 23
Tony Gonzales defeated Gina Ortiz Jones and Beto Villela in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 23 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Gonzales (R)  | 50.6 | 149,395 |
 | Gina Ortiz Jones (D) | 46.6 | 137,693 | |
 | Beto Villela (L) | 2.8 | 8,369 | |
| Total votes: 295,457 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steven Sanders (Independent)
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 23
Tony Gonzales defeated Raul Reyes Jr. in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 23 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Gonzales | 50.1 | 12,342 |
 | Raul Reyes Jr. | 49.9 | 12,297 | |
| Total votes: 24,639 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 23
Gina Ortiz Jones defeated Efrain Valdez, Rosalinda Ramos Abuabara, Ricardo Madrid, and Jaime Escuder in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 23 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gina Ortiz Jones | 66.2 | 41,718 |
| Efrain Valdez | 11.4 | 7,163 | ||
 | Rosalinda Ramos Abuabara | 10.9 | 6,896 | |
| Ricardo Madrid | 7.2 | 4,518 | ||
 | Jaime Escuder | 4.3 | 2,725 | |
| Total votes: 63,020 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Liz Wahl (D)
- Brandyn Waterman (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 23
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 23 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Gonzales | 28.1 | 11,522 |
| ✔ | | Raul Reyes Jr. | 23.3 | 9,555 |
 | Alma Arredondo-Lynch | 13.2 | 5,391 | |
 | Ben Van Winkle | 10.8 | 4,427 | |
 | Jeff McFarlin | 10.3 | 4,241 | |
 | Sharon Thomas | 6.1 | 2,511 | |
 | Cecil B. Jones | 3.8 | 1,552 | |
 | Alia Garcia-Ureste | 2.5 | 1,039 | |
 | Darwin Boedeker | 1.8 | 745 | |
| Total votes: 40,983 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Adam Hansen (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 23
Beto Villela defeated Tim Martinez in the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 23 on March 21, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| Tim Martinez (L) | ||
| ✔ | | Beto Villela (L) |
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeff McFarlin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McFarlin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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He has the skills needed to serve this district and lead the efforts to establish manufacturing jobs, a strong border, and new roadways that transform remote parts of South and West Texas. He is also well suited to defend our 2nd amendment rights, American Values and persuade young people towards conservative ideals. There are two things that he is committed to destroy; abortion and the atrocity of adolescent human trafficking. These are crimes against humanity and must end with our generation. Raised by pastors, Jeff is anchored in Biblical Teachings. He understands how the responsibilities of the Church and Government are meant to compliment each other to establish a strong and peaceful nation.
- Ethical Energy Platform for America
- Premier District for Modern Manufacturing Solutions
- Restore the American Identity and Ideals
Domestic and International Trade
Ethical Energy Policy
Interstate 27 expansion
Conservative Fiscal Policy
Pass a Balanced Budget
Term Limits for Congress & Senate
End Abortion
End Human Trafficking
Expose & Destroy Government Corruption
Protect 2nd Amendment
End the sale of strategic US assets to foreign entities. Measure Asset Control over Profit.
These are a few fearless leaders whose persuasive speech led the masses towards their Foundational Ideals and whose courageous deeds prevailed through peril and adversity.
Skills to Lead towards prosperity and security.
Congressional Reps were meant to serve and at one time this came at great sacrifice to fortune and family. Now we have too many self serving reps driven by ego and greed.
I'm a Good Listener-
I believe the greatest ideas and innovations are in the hearts and minds of US citizens. I also understand that other people may have a better solution than I do.
A Successful Leader -
I have led in business, non profits, and various projects for years. I know how to bring scattered people and frustrating situations to common perspectives and goals in order to succeed as a collective.
Persuade -
I have the Ability to persuade toward Americans Ideals, Virtues, and Dignity which our country needs.
Independent-
I have an independent mind for comprehensive solutions rather than a simple partisan follower.
Even Tempered-
Most importantly, they are supposed to be trusted stewards of our Liberties, Security, and Federal Spending.
Some of the greatest leaders in history did not have government experience.
Natural Resources
Agriculture
It was wise to choose differing term lengths for the purpose of continuity.
The American people favor term limits because career politicians have lost sight of their purpose and duty to serve OTHERS.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 7, 2020
