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LaWyanda Prince

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LaWyanda Prince
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Prairie View A&M University, 1978

Graduate

East Texas State University, 1992

Personal
Birthplace
Mount Pleasant, Texas
Religion
Baptist
Profession
Educator
Contact

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LaWyanda Prince (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 5. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Prince completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

LaWyanda Prince was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University in 1978 and a master's degree from East Texas State University in 1992. Her professional experience included working as an educator (since retired) in Harris and Titus counties. She worked with the Mount Pleasant Independent School District for 22 years.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner defeated LaWyanda Prince in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner (R)
 
80.0
 
59,197
Image of LaWyanda Prince
LaWyanda Prince (D) Candidate Connection
 
20.0
 
14,824

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 74,021
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

LaWyanda Prince advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of LaWyanda Prince
LaWyanda Prince Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
5,202

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,202
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5

Incumbent Cole Hefner advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 5 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Cole Hefner
Cole Hefner
 
100.0
 
23,932

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 23,932
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

LaWyanda Prince completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Prince's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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LaWyanda Prince, a democrat candidate running for State Representative for HD5. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Prairie View A&M University in Elementary Education with a minor in Sociology and later a Master of Education from East Texas State University, now known as Texas A&M - Commerce. LaWyanda is a retired educator who worked 34 years in the educational school system in Houston ISD and Mt. Pleasant ISD respectively. With a background in education, she has become a strong advocate of education and strongly feel that Public Education is definitely needed in rural east Texas.
  • All Texans have the right to receive a high quality publicly funded education which will ensure that each students needs are met regardless of their disabilities.
  • We deserve a state that provides affordable health care access to ALL Texans.
  • Broadband Internet should be accessible to all constituents regardless of where they reside.
Education

Healthcare

Rural Broadband Internet access

Voting Rights
I look up to my Mom, Mary Miller and my Aunts, Dr. Dorisula Hawkins and Doris Crabtree . I would like to follow in their footsteps because they taught me the value of being a responsible citizen and to set goals for what I want in life and how to love and obey the truth. I was taught to set goals and to stop at no cost to accomplish those goals.
Transparency, accountability, competence, trustworthiness, dedication, and determination to serve and work to benefit the public

I hope to serve as an inspiration in a way similar to former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan where countless young girls and young African American women can look up to me.

With that said, Congresswoman Jordan was a tireless advocate that was astute at working across the aisle with her Republican colleagues to accomplish her objectives. I want to instill that same type of practical approach to solving problems in East Texas and helping create an environment that will foster economic growth and prosperity for all Texans.
The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remember is when John F. Kennedy was shot. I was seven years old at the time of the event.
My first job was an elementary teacher in North Forest ISD in Houston, TX where I taught 3rd grade bilingual education and Kindergarten. I taught in North Forest ISD for 7 years where I transferred to Houston Independent School district , taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade bilingual classes for 5 years before relocating to Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
The song "HAPPY" by Pharrell Williams gets stuck in my head all the time because I have so much to be happy about.
Yes, I believe it is extremely useful to have prior experience in government. I believe this because I know my 34 years working in education should and is considered prior government experience.

I closely worked with school administrators for decades in Harris and Titus Counties...with my tenure working for Mt. Pleasant ISD lasting 22 years. In addition, I personally witnessed first-hand the impediments and issues that can impede and impact student success. I continually worked closely with my pupils and their parents to increase parent engagement and student achievement. The challenge of being an educator was one of the greatest I ever faced in my life...but I have an intimate understanding of what the needs of our communities are and how government supports and also fails our children. I want to utilize my vast experience as an educator and servant leader to develop state legislation that helps create an environment that achieves improved outcomes for the children of our community.

I favor creating a bipartisan Commission that would objectively determine how Congressional and State districts are drawn. The current process in Texas and throughout much of the United States has always been far too political and has become politically toxic of late.
Yes. The Legislator's name is former Congresswoman Barbara C. Jordan. Former Rep. Jordan is a Texas hero, a legend, and she was a fearless trailblazer. Her legacy and good works have lasted long after her death in 1996. I hope to serve as an inspiration in a way similar to Ms. Jordan where countless young girls and young African American women can look up to me.

With that said, Congresswoman Jordan was a tireless advocate that was astute at working across the aisle with her Republican colleagues to accomplish her objectives. I want to instill that same type of practical approach to solving problems in East Texas and helping create an environment that will foster economic growth and prosperity for all Texans.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 3, 2020


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