Justice McFarlane

Justice McFarlane (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 100. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Justice McFarlane was born in Dallas, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in 2022.^[1]

Elections

2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Venton Jones (D), Justice McFarlane (D), and Amanda Richardson (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100 on March 3, 2026.

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		Venton Jones
		Justice McFarlane
	Submit photo	Amanda Richardson

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Jordan Hoffnagle (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100 on March 3, 2026.

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2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Venton Jones won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 100 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Venton Jones (D)	100.0	34,119

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,119
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Joe Roberts (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent Venton Jones defeated Barbara Mallory Caraway, Sandra Crenshaw, and Justice McFarlane in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100 on March 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Venton Jones	50.7	3,832
	Barbara Mallory Caraway	25.8	1,952
	Sandra Crenshaw	16.9	1,282
	Justice McFarlane	6.6	498

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,564
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Joe Roberts advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 100 on March 16, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Joe Roberts (L)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am running within the Democratic Party to represent the 100th State House District of Texas. This district has been foundational in my upbringing and ultimately my reasoning for running for this position. In this district, I have participated in multiple human-rights campaigns and even personally raised over $1,000 for the Homeless community of Dallas. I am running because I understand that activism alone is not enough to better my community, in our current system, policy is king in achieving better outcomes for people. This is why I would be honored to represent the almost 200,000 Texans living in this district.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Infrastructure: Texas' Infrastructure is in an overall poor condition; As graded by the "Infrastructure Report Card" Texas gets an overall score of C. The Dallas-Forth Worth Area has countless areas where roads and public schools are in need of repair. It is essential for Texas's infrastructural upgrades because of this state's growing population and its poor infrastructure. I want the Texas Government to step up and invest heavily in its infrastructure, where not only would there be massive repairs to Texas, but additionally the creation of new infrastructure for this currently growing state.
Education: Texas’ education in relation to public schooling faces two major issues; Teacher recruitment and school funding. Additionally, there is a more exasperated effect surrounding funding for schools in impoverished areas as mentioned by state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. I would work to fix these issues through the raising of teachers’ wages, or a Texas-sponsored college program for future teachers to increase incentives. There is an additional problem with how Texas funds its schools that needs to be reconsidered. I would propose a system funded through enrollment, rather than attendance which provides better funds for schools with higher poverty levels.
Healthcare: Texas currently has about 5 million people who do not have health insurance. This is in combination with the Texas government’s reluctance to properly expand Medicaid, though the federal government offers billions to the state, annually. As a policymaker, I would advocate for the expansion of Medicaid and I would work to regulate prescription drug costs for Texans, who currently are spending about twice the amount of money on prescription drugs than a Canadian would.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about a broad range of topics because I feel that they are all interconnected in some way, but to be specific I find Infrastructure and Voting Rights to be my personal passion in relation to policy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Martin Luther King Jr. I feel like people do not understand the full scope of this man. He had a vision for the future that others did not see, a dream of worldwide friendship. An example of a man with faith in God and a positive vision for the future, that he himself knew he would not get to, I think is one that many can appreciate.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I would recommend someone the manga series One Piece; Simply put it discusses the themes of freedom and liberation through the perspective of a young man.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official needs one quality over all others, the ability to listen accurately to the needs of people. If you can accomplish that then you have the quality necessary to be a representative.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I will accurately listen to the needs of my constituents, collaborate with other legislatures, and practically understand/implement the policy that is needed for my constituents.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

An elected official needs to work alongside other officials while having an understanding of what your constituents and your colleague's constituents need. Additionally, possessing an understanding of policy and the practicality of legislation is also a responsibility of an elected official.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my years in office to lead to better outcomes for all of Texas, making their lives a bit easier. For example: Maybe before you had to go through potholes on your way to work, I want to work to make those potholes just a memory.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The War on Terror in the early 2000s was one of the first historical events I remember, I was not born before 9/11, however, my father was deployed during the early years of my life to go fight in that War. I was about a toddler's age at the time, so I do not remember much more than that.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working at a Wendy's in the Dallas area, I held the job at 16 for about 1 year.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Monkey D. Luffy

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Stolen Dance - Milky Chance

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I believe my struggle in life has been people who doubt what I can do, at times these types of people can hold you back from what you want in life. Overall though, once you prove them wrong they easily become supporters making you a stronger individual.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I think the State Legislature needs to be aggressive toward the governor at times, but also respectful of their authority. The governor is the head of the state and the people's elected representative, but so is the state legislature. This means that individual legislatures should work with and respect the governor, while the legislature as a body works to ensure his allegiance to the people.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

I believe Texas' greatest challenge will be developing its infrastructure to match the needs of newly arrived Texans, while also respecting the cultural aspects that this state holds. For Instance, Housing, Education, and Healthcare are basic infrastructure that needs to exist to accommodate the needs of Texans, in addition to maintaining a reasonable cost.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, not necessarily, I think that a willingness to learn and properly represent your constituents is all you need to succeed in political office.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, this is a foundational belief of mine. There can be no collaboration without communication, so both are necessary to be functional as an individual of the governmental body.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Lyndon B. Johnson and Huey Long are two Southern politicians that succeded in their careers, by collaborating and communicating with other politicians, despite their party affiliation. I would model myself after these two men because I feel like they accomplished their goals of representing their constituents.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes, to me this office will be the first of many! I want to ultimately represent all Americans and become the President of the United States.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There was a homeless member of the 100th district, Rhonda who passed away from malnutrition. I heard her story several times while I was working alongside the homeless community of Dallas. It of course struck me because, no one should die because of a lack of nutrition, especially not in the wealthiest nation on Earth.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I used to work at a factory that crushed cans. ---- It was SODApressing

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

There is a particular reason why the use of emergency powers is granted to the Governor, it is because the legislative branch usually can not answer the call in time to properly avoid or suppress an emergency. Perhaps, the legislative body can be of service to prevent the abuse of these systems, but ultimately it is in the governor's hands.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I live in Texas, which is a red state, whether people like it or not compromise is most definitely necessary for policymaking. Additionally, I think that it should be considered a desire to compromise or collaborate on policy, there are representatives in the same position as you, so why would you not see them as your electoral equal? In short, I am not only required to compromise, but I see it as something to look forward to.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

The first bill I would introduce would be pertaining to the Infrastructural integrity of Texas. I want to at least, make sure that the bill would repair some of Texas' fallen or broken infrastructure such as public roads and schools.

What committees interest you?

Business & Industry, International Relations & Economic Development, Urban Affairs Committee, Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee

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Justice McFarlane campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	Texas House of Representatives District 100	Lost primary	$527	$249
Grand total			$527	$249
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Current members of the Texas House of Representatives

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Speaker of the House:Dustin Burrows

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Cole Hefner (R)

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Jay Dean (R)

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Dade Phelan (R)

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Christian Manuel (D)

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Terri Leo-Wilson (R)

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Greg Bonnen (R)

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Cody Vasut (R)

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Matt Morgan (R)

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Ron Reynolds (D)

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Gary Gates (R)

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Jeffrey Barry (R)

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Todd Hunter (R)

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Katrina Pierson (R)

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Denise Villalobos (R)

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Oscar Longoria (D)

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Janie Lopez (R)

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Justice McFarlane

Contents

Biography

Elections

2026

General election

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Republican primary

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 100

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

Campaign finance summary

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