Keisha Lankford

Keisha Lankford (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 30th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2022.

Lankford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Keisha Lankford was born in Dallas, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from East Texas State University in 1991. She earned a graduate degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1995. Lankford has been affiliated with the Mu Zeta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho.^[1]

Elections

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 30

Jasmine Crockett defeated James Rodgers, Zachariah Manning, Phil Gray, and Debbie Walker in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 30 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jasmine Crockett (D)	74.7	134,876
	James Rodgers (R)	21.7	39,209
	Zachariah Manning (Independent)	2.1	3,820
	Phil Gray (L)	1.0	1,870
	Debbie Walker (Independent) (Write-in)	0.4	738

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 180,513
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Eric LeMonte Williams (Independent)

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30

Jasmine Crockett defeated Jane Hamilton in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30 on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jasmine Crockett	60.6	17,462
	Jane Hamilton	39.4	11,369

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,831
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30

James Rodgers defeated James Harris in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30 on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	James Rodgers	56.9	3,090
	James Harris	43.1	2,339

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,429
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jasmine Crockett	48.5	26,798
✔		Jane Hamilton	17.1	9,436
		Keisha Lankford	7.8	4,323
		Barbara Mallory Caraway	7.7	4,277
		Abel Mulugheta	5.9	3,284
	Submit photo	Roy Williams Jr.	5.0	2,746
		Vonciel Jones Hill	3.4	1,886
		Jessica Mason	3.4	1,858
		Arthur Dixon	1.2	677

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,285
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Zachariah Manning (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Harris	32.9	3,952
✔		James Rodgers	31.3	3,754
		Kelvin Goodwin-Castillo	16.8	2,023
		Lizbeth Diaz	11.8	1,416
		Dakinya Jefferson	5.9	703
	Submit photo	Angeigh Roc'ellerpitts	1.3	160

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,008
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 30

Phil Gray advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 19, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Phil Gray (L)

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Campaign themes

2022

Campaign website

Lankford's campaign website stated the following:

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Social Justic Reform

New innovations in policing and the monitoring of the justice system will improve police accountability and reduce controversial use-of-force in our community especially amongst communities of color. We need a smarter and tactical approach that recognizes that focusing on our racial differences does not create a safer city. We must, as a community, ensure equity in our law enforcement, judicial system, and society as a whole. We must give an ear to legitimate and widespread concerns about trust in administering due process to those accused. As Texans, more especially Americans, we are responsible to one another. How do we accomplish this notion?

First, revamp our criminal justice system. More police training, mandate body cameras, update data collection, and hold those officers irresponsible to account.

Second, rebuild trust between our community and our police officers. Police should not always reveal themselves during stings. They should be seen not only patrolling our community, but reside with us as well.

Third, when a life in our community ends at the hands of our police, ensure thorough and transparent investigations and prosecutions.

Finally, these improvements in policing, justice, and law enforcement are doable and can be accomplished. However, trust is not only crucial , but paramount.

John Lewis Voting Rights Act

No man or woman should be denied the constitutional right to vote because of race or geographical location.

I strongly support The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 which is proposed legislation that would restore and strengthen parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, although certain portions of which were struck down by two United States Supreme Court decisions of Shelby County v. Holder and Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee. I will work diligently with colleagues in passing the legislation.

Pathway to Citizenship

The path to citizenship, I believe, would give immigrants five years of provisional status, after which they could apply for temporary status. Thus, three years later, as they meet the necessary criteria, citizenship.

Education Reform & Safety

It is my fervent belief that every single child, no matter their situation, middle-class, low income, or homeless, should have access to a high-quality and nurturing education, from preschool through high school and well beyond.

Economic Empowerment

Affordable living is key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle. According to research from MIT, the living wage in the United States was $16.54 per hour, or $68,808 per year in 2019, before taxes for a family of four (two working adults with two children) up from $16.14 in 2018. I will support a wage that is commensurate with this research.

Fair & Affordable Housing

Lack of access to affordable housing is a human rights issue. The National Fair Housing Alliance should be invested in our congressional district, as of January 2020, homelessness in Dallas which ranks #1, in the State of Texas. All the more reasons social services and homelessness management over the next five years should be invested in to end it. Upon my election, as your Congresswoman, I will push legislation on Day 1, for an investment in affordable housing to District 30.

Equity for all

I am in full support of passing the Equality Act currently known as House Bill 5. Prohibiting discrimination based upon sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and race including within public spaces, public bureaus, and public places embrace everything we stand for as Dallas residents, Texas residents, and American citizens in creating a more perfect union.^[2]

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—Keisha Lankford’s campaign website (2022)^[3]

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Ballotpedia survey responses

Keisha Lankford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lankford'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.

Dr. Keisha Williams Lankford is a Dallas County Native, born in Oak Cliff. She has always had a heart to help her community and is determined to make a difference. She worked my 1st campaign at age 14 with The Honorable's Eddie Bernice Johnson & Royce West. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Sociology from East Texas State and a Masters Degree from Texas A&M Commerce.

She is currently a school board trustee for Cedar Hill ISD.

For 20+ years she was an educator devoted to District 30, teaching at Townview Magnet Center & Mountainview College. Dr. Lankford is the Founding Director of The Avenue Proactive Resource Center for Youth and the Founding Co-Director of Lankford Avenue, Inc. both organizations work directly with youth and the community to help strengthen families and direct people on a better life path.

Dr. Lankford is a Charter Member of Sigma Gamma Rho, Mu Zeta Chapter and a member of Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, District 23 Tejano Democrats, African American Museum, TABSE & NABSE.

This past year(2021) she received the Outstanding Texan Award and Dr. Pearl C. Anderson Award.

Because Dr. Lankford is from District 30 and engaged with the community she knows what District 30 wants and needs and is committed to taking their voice to Congress.

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?

Because Dr. Lankford is from District 30 and engaged with the community she knows what District 30 wants and needs and is committed to taking their voice to Congress.
I’m at the will of the people, to serve the people.
Dr. Keisha Williams-Lankford has a strong track record of working in the community in her professional and personal life.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Police and Gun Reform - After the right to bear arms shouldn't be the right to freely kill our fellow man.

Voting Rights- No man or woman should be denied the constitutional right to vote because of race or geographical location.

Public School Funding & Public Safety - It is my fervent belief that every single child, no matter their situation should have access to a high-quality and nurturing education.

Pathway to Citizenship - The path to citizenship, I believe, would give immigrants five years of provisional status, after which they could apply for temporary status. Thus, three years later, as they meet the necessary criteria, citizenship.

Fair & Affordable Housing - Lack of access to affordable housing is a human rights issue.

Small Businesses and Fair Wages - Affordable living is key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle. I will support a wage that is commensurate with this research.

Equality for All - I am in full support of passing the Equality Act currently known as House Bill 5. Prohibiting discrimination based upon sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and race including within public spaces, public bureaus, and public places

Supporter of Bidens Medicare Plan - I will back President Bidens plan to make long term care more affordable.

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

I worked my 1st campaign at age 14 with The Honorable's Eddie Bernice Johnson & Royce West. That was a pivotal moment in my life.

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 10, 2022.
↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
↑ Dr. Keisha Williams Lankford for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 31, 2022

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[bio-1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 10, 2022.

[quotedisclaimer-2] Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

[3] Dr. Keisha Williams Lankford for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 31, 2022

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Keisha Lankford

Contents

Biography

Elections

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 30

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 30

Campaign themes

2022

Campaign website

Video for Ballotpedia

Ballotpedia survey responses

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