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Jorge Estrada

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Jorge Estrada
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Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

Personal
Religion
Christian: Protestant
Profession
Small business owner
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Jorge Estrada (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 55. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Estrada completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jorge Estrada's career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 55

Hillary Hickland defeated Jennifer Lee in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 55 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Hillary Hickland
Hillary Hickland (R) Candidate Connection
 
57.4
 
39,455
Image of Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.6
 
29,269

Total votes: 68,724
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 55

Jennifer Lee advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 55 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,029

Total votes: 4,029
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 55

Hillary Hickland defeated incumbent Hugh Shine, Davis Ford, and Jorge Estrada in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 55 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Hillary Hickland
Hillary Hickland Candidate Connection
 
53.1
 
9,115
Image of Hugh Shine
Hugh Shine
 
39.5
 
6,781
Davis Ford
 
4.5
 
775
Image of Jorge Estrada
Jorge Estrada Candidate Connection
 
2.9
 
493

Total votes: 17,164
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Jorge Estrada completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Estrada's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am an immigrant to the U.S., the greatest country in the world, having lived in a country where authoritarianism was and still is the norm. I am unapologetic American, and stand for freedom, equality, small government - for the people by the people - and want to offer a different voice for Texas and the People!
  • The State has to work FOR the People and protect them from outside harm, that includes the federal government!
  • The legislature has to lay the foundation for the people to thrive, not to prohibit them from growth!
  • I am not a politician; I think different and approach things different. I don't seek membership to a special club!
I am passionate about the security of a free People. Personal rights and freedoms are more important than the fear of a few, but we cannot neglect our personal responsibilities! I support the U.S. Constitution and am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, which protects all the others! Further do I support farming- and ranching operations, land rights, energy production, infrastructure (specifically roads, and bringing toll roads back into Texas ownership) as well as the Texas water supply. Our education system needs an upgrade, because I think we have lowered the standard for way too long and we need to RAISE the standard. The border needs to be closed and both immigrants- and asylum seekers need to enter though a port of entry. We have a prototype immigration reform ready. Further we need to work out a sustainable solution for property taxes and the goal of eliminating them. If we only operate from our surplus, then this will only be temporarily!

"The rights of the individual should be the primary object of all governments."

~Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814)
My grandparents: they have fought in WWII, survived, thrived, and instilled very valuable lessons in us.

My parents: post war children, also raising us as best as they could, instilling values like respect, manners, discipline and more.

Roy E. Weatherby: A poor farmer from Kansas, believing in his dream, moving to California to make it happen.

The Dodge Brothers: One of the poorest people in Michigan at that time, growing up to become one of the most influential and wealthiest people in the U.S.! Truly living the American dream!

Many heroes are out there that deserve us looking up to them, some are famous some are not. The unsung heroes should be made famous!


1776, Lafayette - Hero of two Worlds, Christopher Gadsden and the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and others...
Honesty, integrity, honor! I am also the only modern-day candidate who pledges his life, his fortunes and his sacred honor to the American cause! A petition to change the official oath of office is already live.

Besides that, I am self-motivated, able to multitask, work well under pressure, team- and solution oriented, quick learner, able to take responsibility and lead others, punctual, excellent attention to detail, able to work without direct supervision, have both customer service- as well as communication skills. I also have a sense of humor and love sarcasm.
To protect the State as well as its People and their properties from outside threats, which include the federal government.
I would like to be a person who played a part in this state becoming safe and secure, so that People can live free and thrive!
Apprenticeship to become a mechanic, I graduated after 3.5yrs.
Too many to count, but I love "Hero of two Worlds" which is the story about Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. A man born for revolution, willing to put everything on the line, his life, his fortunes and his sacred honor!

I also like Peter Capstick's book "Death in the Long Grass" which is a fascinating book.
Firm, fair, direct, respectful but not reluctant. Putting Country over Party!
Border security, education, water supply, roads, crime.
Business relationships are good, keeping them on a certain level of professionalism. If relationships get too personal, then the threshold of disrespect gets lower and lower which can have a negative influence on the work and the People.
Yes. The daughter of a friend of ours ran into issues with the TX abortion law and was forced to carry a dead fetus inside her body for over two weeks before it could be taken out. This is unacceptable!
Absolutely, a 2/3 vote having to be necessary.
Sometimes compromise is necessary, but it can never infringe on the People's rights!
A 10% pay-cut for all elected officials.
Corrections, Defense & Veterans Affairs, General Investigating, Homeland Security & Public Safety, Juvenile Justice & Family Affairs,

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Campaign finance summary


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Jorge Estrada campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Texas House of Representatives District 55Lost primary$140 $4,962
Grand total$140 $4,962
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 20, 2023


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