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Manuel Valdez
From Ballotpedia
Manuel Valdez was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 33rd Congressional District of Texas.
Campaign themes
2012
Valdez's campaign website listed the following issues:[1]
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Our community needs good jobs. While our economy is recovering, we must to do more in all of our communities that comprise the 33rd Congressional District. We need to continue to invest in workforce development and partner with our local community colleges and employers so our citizens can have the skills set for good paying jobs."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Our public schools are the foundation of our country’s future. I was blessed to receive an outstanding education and want that same outstanding education provided to our children and grandchildren. We must improve our nation’s schools if we are to continue to be a leader in the world marketplace."
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "No one should have to die because they don’t have access to health care. We need to ensure that insurance companies do not deny coverage to any American based on pre‐existing conditions and do not drop them from coverage when health issues arise."
- Energy And The Environment
- Excerpt: "Our nation’s reliance on foreign oil is a threat to our economy, our national security, and our environment. We need to break our dependence on both foreign and domestic oil and promote the next generation of “green” technology."
- Veterans
- Excerpt: "As a veteran, I know firsthand how important is that we honor the men and women who serve our country by developing policy that ensures a smooth transition from military to civilian life and provides benefits to honor our veterans’ service."
Elections
2012
Valdez ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 33rd District. He was defeated by Domingo Garcia and Marc Veasey in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Marc Veasey Incumbent |
36.8% | 6,938 |
| Domingo Garcia |
25% | 4,715 |
| Kathleen Hicks | 12.6% | 2,372 |
| David Alameel | 10.9% | 2,064 |
| Manuel Valdez | 4.7% | 884 |
| Steve Salazar | 2.6% | 482 |
| Chrysta Castaneda | 2.1% | 395 |
| Jason E. Roberts | 1.8% | 342 |
| Carlos Quintanilla | 1.5% | 286 |
| Kyev Tatum, Sr. | 1.1% | 201 |
| J. R. Molina | 1% | 189 |
| Total Votes | 18,868 | |
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Footnotes
Senators
John Cornyn (R)
Ted Cruz (R)
Representatives
District 1
Nathaniel Moran (R)
District 2
Daniel Crenshaw (R)
District 3
Keith Self (R)
District 4
Pat Fallon (R)
District 5
Lance Gooden (R)
District 6
Jake Ellzey (R)
District 7
Lizzie Fletcher (D)
District 8
Morgan Luttrell (R)
District 9
Al Green (D)
District 10
Michael McCaul (R)
District 11
August Pfluger (R)
District 12
Craig Goldman (R)
District 13
Ronny Jackson (R)
District 14
Randy Weber (R)
District 15
District 16
Veronica Escobar (D)
District 17
Pete Sessions (R)
District 18
Vacant
District 19
Jodey Arrington (R)
District 20
Joaquin Castro (D)
District 21
Chip Roy (R)
District 22
Troy Nehls (R)
District 23
Tony Gonzales (R)
District 24
Beth Van Duyne (R)
District 25
Roger Williams (R)
District 26
Brandon Gill (R)
District 27
Michael Cloud (R)
District 28
Henry Cuellar (D)
District 29
Sylvia Garcia (D)
District 30
Jasmine Crockett (D)
District 31
John Carter (R)
District 32
Julie Johnson (D)
District 33
Marc Veasey (D)
District 34
Vicente Gonzalez (D)
District 35
Greg Casar (D)
District 36
Brian Babin (R)
District 37
Lloyd Doggett (D)
District 38
Wesley Hunt (R)
Republican Party (27)
Democratic Party (12)
Vacancies (1)
