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Maria Dunn
Image of Maria Dunn
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

St. Ignatius College Prep

Bachelor's

Boston College, 1987

Law

University of Illinois College of Law, 1992

Personal
Birthplace
Chicago, Ill.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Retired
Contact

Maria Dunn (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District. She lost in the special general election on November 5, 2024.

Dunn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Maria Dunn was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a high school diploma from St. Ignatius College Prep. She also earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1987 and a law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1992. Dunn is retired.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District special election, 2024

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Texas District 18

Erica Lee Carter defeated Maria Dunn and Kevin Dural in the special general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Erica Lee Carter
Erica Lee Carter (D)
 
67.9
 
146,413
Image of Maria Dunn
Maria Dunn (R) Candidate Connection
 
22.2
 
47,835
Image of Kevin Dural
Kevin Dural (R)
 
9.9
 
21,257

Total votes: 215,505
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Dunn in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Maria Dunn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dunn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Committed to service. Houston resident for more than 20 years who raised family here and lives in CD TX 18. Married for 32 years to football coach. Retired business woman, working mom, community volunteer. Inspired to run in this open race to provide strong leadership to a district in change. Work experience with complex systems, large project management, training personnel and creating new processes transfers to CD TX 18 for the remaining term.
  • Constituent services & veterans affairs
  • Job readiness, training and economic development
  • Energy affordability, reliability and resilience
Federal agency efficiency, energy, economic development.
My mom. She emigrated from Yugoslavia two years after WWII with her mom and brother to reunite with her dad. Her bravery and strength to learn English, a new culture, make new friends, leave family and friends, and become an American citizen and raise her family inspire me daily.
Honesty, integrity, availability, pragmatism, efficiency. Ability to see big picture and be attentive to details.
The nature of serving residents of CD TX 18 in the remainder of this term will focus on two main areas: helping constituents who need to interact with federal agencies and attending must-pass legislation.
It's not necessary to have been in politics to serve our neighbors and constituents.
Attending to must-pass legislation, such as revenue bills during the unexpired term of CD TX 18, is one of the two main areas for this role.

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Campaign finance summary


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Maria Dunn campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Texas District 18Lost general$68,534 $68,534
Grand total$68,534 $68,534
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 17, 2024


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