Jenifer Sarver

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Jenifer Sarver

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March 6, 2018

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Jenifer Sarver (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 21st Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on March 6, 2018.

Businesswoman Jenifer Sarver served on U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's (R) staff and worked in the Department of Commerce during George W. Bush's administration. She received a master's degree from American University and her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas in Austin.

Sarver did not vote for Donald Trump (R) in the 2016 presidential election, opting for Hillary Clinton (D) instead, and criticized some of his statements while in office. She said, "As a woman, I couldn’t support candidate Trump but — as I said here tonight — I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with him when he is governing with conservative principles.” She also said that the next representative from the 21st Congressional District should not only represent Republican primary voters.

Her campaign website said, "I also believe deeply that we need to restore civility and respect to the political process. Americans of goodwill have to talk to each other and collaborate with one another to solve our problems and move our country forward."

Biography

Jenifer Sarver lives in Austin, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas in Austin and a master's degree from American University. Sarver's background is in businesswoman and she served on U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's (R) staff and worked in the Department of Commerce during George W. Bush's administration.

Elections

2018

See also: Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 21

Chip Roy defeated Joseph Kopser and Lee Santos in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 21 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chip Roy (R)	50.2	177,654
		Joseph Kopser (D)	47.6	168,421
		Lee Santos (L)	2.1	7,542

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 353,617
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21

Joseph Kopser defeated Mary Wilson in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Kopser	57.9	14,765
		Mary Wilson	42.1	10,722

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 25,487
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21

Chip Roy defeated Matt McCall in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chip Roy	52.7	18,088
		Matt McCall	47.3	16,243

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 34,331
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21

Mary Wilson and Joseph Kopser advanced to a runoff. They defeated Derrick Crowe and Elliott McFadden in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary Wilson	30.9	15,736
✔		Joseph Kopser	29.0	14,787
		Derrick Crowe	23.1	11,742
		Elliott McFadden	17.0	8,667

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,932
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chip Roy	27.1	19,428
✔		Matt McCall	16.9	12,152
		William Negley	15.5	11,163
		Jason Isaac	10.0	7,208
		Jenifer Sarver	5.6	4,027
		Robert Stovall	4.8	3,414
		Susan Narvaiz	3.8	2,720
		Francisco Canseco	3.5	2,489
		Ryan Krause	3.2	2,300
		Al Poteet	1.8	1,300
		Peggy Wardlaw	1.8	1,285
	Submit photo	Samuel Temple	1.4	1,020
		Anthony White	1.3	952
		Eric Burkhart	1.0	723
		Mauro Garza	0.9	663
		Autry Pruitt	0.6	455
	Submit photo	Foster Hagen	0.5	394
		Ivan Andarza	0.1	96

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,789
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Campaign themes

2018

Sarver’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Civility First I believe in putting people first — not politics. I believe that how we govern and how we speak to one another matters. I believe that civility matters: if you start with that foundation then the public policies you create will treat people right. Limited Government We need to get the government off the backs of our businesses, and out of our lives. Where our lives do intersect with government it needs to be lean, efficient and effective. It should also be innovative, nimble and responsive to the needs of citizens. But mostly, government needs to allow us to live our lives with the full freedom and independence afforded us under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Local Control Governing decisions should most often be made at the local level. Bureaucrats in Washington — and Austin — don’t have all of the answers. In fact, politicians at any level often don’t have good answers, period, and usually they just make things more complicated. That’s one of the reasons we need more representation in Congress from real people who aren’t career politicians. And, we need to return to local control as the 10th Amendment intended. Effective Education I believe in a strong system of public education because education is the great equalizer. I was privileged to experience education in private, public, and home school settings, and I’m grateful that I had parents willing to find the best options for my education. Wherever schools are failing, we need to infuse accountability, competition and choice in the system so parents can find the best option for their children. Restrained Spending Our national debt is out of control. A lack of fiscal discipline from both Democrats and Republicans has put us in an unstable and unsustainable position. With more than $60,000 in national debt per every man, woman and child, the days of avoiding hard conversations about government spending are over. Because this debt is a threat to our national security, our prosperity, and our leadership in the world we need to root out waste, reduce the size of government, reform entitlements, and live within our means. Strengthening Small Business Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Period. Those willing to take risks – every innovator, entrepreneur, investor and family business – are the ones creating jobs and fueling prosperity, not government. But government too often stifles them with red tape, taxes and regulations that make it hard to start up and stay in business. Right now, businesses on Wall Street are doing fine. I am concerned about small businesses on Main Street. Let’s get government out of the way of economic growth so these businesses can succeed. Strengthen our National Defense Protecting American citizens is the most important job of the Federal Government. Our military must be funded and trained such that any threat – hostile governments, terrorists, and those who seek to do our country harm – can be instantly eliminated. But we must also acknowledge that the military is one of the largest expenses our federal government makes, so we must not be afraid to also root out waste and inefficiency both by those within government and in the contractors the government hires. Veterans Words without actions are meaningless – and I want to fight to bring some long overdue action to accompany the words “thank you for your service.” A good start is ensuring access to quality healthcare, higher education and fixing what’s broken with the Veteran’s Administration. Fortifying Border Security America must enforce her borders. We need to increase operational capacity at our borders and within the country using technology and additional boots on the ground to detect, deter and apprehend trafficking organizations that smuggle people, weapons and drugs. Fixing Our Broken Immigration System To grow, we must do as America has done since its founding – encourage legal immigration for those who are ready, willing and able to contribute to the American experiment. We need to enforce the laws on the books. It is unfair for those who have gone through the immigration system legally to have people “jump the line” and be rewarded for their illegal behavior. Further, we have an obligation to ensure that those coming here increase our prosperity and security, not diminish them. But we must also have an honest conversation about the drivers of illegal immigration that are attracting people to our country. The bottom line is that we have to fix our broken immigration system that Washington has allowed to devolve into chaos. American Leadership in the World America must provide global leadership – and do so in a manner that honors our founding principles. This leadership comes through diplomacy backed up with military and economic strength. History tells us dictators and oppressors are less likely to trifle with an America that projects strength, and takes a forward-leaning approach to solving the world’s problems. Eight years of weakness have invited despots from Russia to the Middle East to engage in hostilities largely free of consequence. It is time for that to change. Pro-Israel The United States shares a special relationship with Israel. The ties between our nations, including shared values and a commitment to defeat violent Islamic extremism will forever link our two nations. Our economic and military partnership benefits both the United States and Israel, and is a source of prosperity, innovation and strength. Together our nations, along with other allies in the region, will create a world of peace, and America should be at the forefront of that effort alongside our ally Israel. A Culture of Life I’m pro-life and I believe in a culture of life. That includes treating every man, woman and child with dignity and respect. To me, being pro-life means more than just being against abortion. It means ensuring that children are protected and cared for after, as well as before, they are born. I also believe we need to change the dialogue on the emotional and divisive issue of abortion. I will seek to find common ground so we can work together to reduce unintended pregnancies, including implementing evidence-based policies that can help reduce them. Engaging Constituents Nothing should be more important for members of Congress than to engage meaningfully with their constituents. The United States is a representative democracy. We should never forget – and I will never forget – that Congress works for the people. I will use both tried and true, as well as new and innovative ways, to listen to you and to be responsive to your needs and priorities.	”
—Jenifer Sarver’s campaign website (2018)

See also

• United States House of Representatives
• Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2018
• Texas' 21st Congressional District

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Footnotes

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Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress

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

Monica De La Cruz (R)

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)

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