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John Pitchford (Texas)
John Pitchford was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 67 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
Pitchford's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Public Corruption
- Excerpt: "I support the Texas Public Officials Accountability Act. This act will require mandatory minimum prison sentences for public officials and government bureaucrats who used the power of their positions for personal financial gain by defrauding the taxpayers."
Education
- Excerpt: "Many citizens are concerned that their children are not receiving an appropriate education in public schools. I support the idea of charter schools and vouchers for private schools or home schooling for those individuals who believe the public school system has failed them and their children."
No New Taxes
- Excerpt: "I will not support any new taxes without additional accountability. I believe if the government were “right sized” there would be no need for any additional taxes."
Elections
2012
Pitchford ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 67. Pitchford was defeated by Jon Cole and Jeff Leach in the May 29 primary election.[2][3]
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Recent news
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