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Joshua Crawford
Joshua Crawford was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 81 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Crawford's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Illegal Immigration: I fully support legal immigration paired with assimilation to the American culture. We must, however, protect our tax dollars and avoid wasting resources on handouts. We must repeal the DREAM Act, stop sanctuary cities and prohibit benefits for illegal immigrants. Education: A well-educated workforce is a key factor in strengthening our economy. We need to restore vocational training in our public schools and ensure students going to college are choosing degrees in fields where jobs are waiting. Our tax dollars should be spent in the classroom teaching students real knowledge to help prepare them for our workforce rather than a specific test. As a supporter of school choice, we must enable parents to choose the best path for their children. Family Values: As a staunch pro-life advocate, I believe that life begins at conception and will fight any legislation that does not fully protect the unborn and patients at the end of their lives. I fully believe that marriage is solely between a man and a woman and will fight to expand religious liberty protections for all Texans. States Rights: Many have stood back and allowed the federal government to take over services and rights such as education, transportation, and health care. I will fervently fight against any federal overreach that violates the 10th Amendment. Role of Government: Government should be limited to infrastructure, education, and border security. I will fight for limited government and demand accountability and transparency in tax dollar spending.[1] |
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| —Joshua Crawford[2] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[3]
Incumbent Brooks Landgraf ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 81 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 81 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brooks Landgraf Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 37,306 | |
| Total Votes | 37,306 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Brooks Landgraf defeated Joshua Crawford in the Texas House of Representatives District 81 Republican Primary.[5][6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 81 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brooks Landgraf Incumbent |
67.57% | 13,840 | |
| Republican | Joshua Crawford | 32.43% | 6,643 | |
| Total Votes | 20,483 | |||
Recent news
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See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 81
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Joshua Crawford on Facebook
- Joshua Crawford on Twitter
- Texas House of Representatives
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Joshua Crawford, "Issues," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
