Matthew Lucci
Matthew Lucci (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 25th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.
Lucci completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Matthew Lucci's professional experience includes working as an entrepreneur, adjunct professor, and driver. Lucci has run a medical technology company. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in 2018 and a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2019.[1]
Lucci has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Order of the Engineer
- SMU Young Alumni Board
- BioNTX
- Johnson County Republican Volunteers
- Nucleate
Elections
2024
See also: Texas' 25th Congressional District election, 2024
Texas' 25th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 25
Incumbent Roger Williams defeated Chad Hagg in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Roger Williams (R) | 99.4 | 263,042 |
 | Chad Hagg (Independent) (Write-in)  | 0.6 | 1,661 | |
| Total votes: 264,703 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chris Rector (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 25
Incumbent Roger Williams defeated Matthew Lucci and Vince Crabb in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 25 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Williams | 78.0 | 66,345 |
 | Matthew Lucci | 14.0 | 11,929 | |
 | Vince Crabb | 7.9 | 6,738 | |
| Total votes: 85,012 | |||
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Endorsements
Lucci received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Matthew Lucci completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lucci's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After a close friend died of an opioid overdose, I started Runatek, a medical technology company that is developing devices for pain management while detecting opioids in post-surgical patients. My goal is to end the opioid crisis that has taken the lives of too many friends and family members across the country, including the latest wave of fentanyl pouring across our southern border.
I have volunteered with local school districts to teach underprivileged children to read and served hungry families with the Tarrant Area Food Bank. I serve as an advisor and mentor to startup medical technology companies in the DFW area, as well as an adjunct professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. He also sits on the industry advisory board for a local organization building job training programs for North Texans to earn high-paying jobs in manufacturing and technology.- End the Fentanyl Crisis. Too many of our kids are dying from fentanyl poisoning. I will crack down on illicit fentanyl and champion new technologies to prevent addiction and overdose.
- Defend Innocent Life. I'm 100% pro-life. I will push for a federal ban on abortion, stand up for foster care and adoption, and fight to increase quality of life in our district.
- Rebuild Rural America. We need high paying jobs that are accessible in the district. As an entrepreneur, I will fight for manufacturing, technology, and small businesses to set up and grow in our district.
I am very pro-life, from conception to natural death. In Congress, I will advocate for protections at all stages of life, including making it easier to raise a family, and fighting to end homelessness.
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Campaign website
Lucci’s campaign website stated the following:
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Reduce the National Debt Balancing the federal budget is critical to ensuring that our nation remains fiscally responsible and sustainable. The federal deficit has been a growing problem for many years, and we must take action to bring spending in line with revenue. By balancing the budget, we can reduce the national debt and promote economic stability and growth. This means cutting bloated bureaucracy and raising revenue without increasing taxes The last time that America paid off our national debt was in 1835, driven by the sale of federal land to Americans that wanted to build their lives on their own property. The federal government owns nearly 640 million acres of land across the country, and much of it is not essential for government use. By selling this land to private American entities, we can generate revenue for the government, create new economic opportunities, and reduce the burden on taxpayers. Cut Taxes Cut Taxes The government takes too much of our hard-earned money. Our members of congress find creative ways to funnel millions into their own pockets, and we need to keep their greedy hands off of our dollars. In addition to signing a pledge to donate half of my congressional salary to nonprofit charities making a difference in our district, I will fight to cut taxes and keep more of your money in your bank account. In my first term as congressman, I will introduce an amendment to cut taxes for everyday families, reducing the tax rate and improving deductions for those of us struggling to get by. I will never vote for a tax increase, and will work to make sure that Washington finally balances its budget, just like every business and family has to do. Rebuilding Rural America Rebuilding rural infrastructure is essential to supporting economic growth and development. The rural stretches of our district have crumbling infrastructure that limits our ability to attract new businesses and create jobs. By investing in modern infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and broadband access, we can improve connectivity and make it easier for businesses to operate in this place that we call home. Introducing manufacturing and technology companies to rural communities will bring high-paying jobs to our district and help to diversify our local economies. These companies will create jobs, and stimulate economic growth in our community. When we couple this with sensible solutions to improve education in the 25th District, this will make it easier for our young residents to build their lives here and build businesses of their own. Care for Our Heroes Care for Our Heroes The brave men and women who have served our country in the armed forces have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedom and way of life. As a nation, we have a responsibility to ensure that these veterans receive the care and support they deserve. In America, no military veteran should be homeless or have trouble accessing the health care that they deserve. Expanding the eligibility of Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals to allow veterans to access care at any hospital or clinic is a critical step in meeting this responsibility. In my first term, I will introduce a bill to expand the VA Mission Act to allow veterans to access care at any hospital or clinic in the United States, including mental health care. By allowing veterans to seek care at a wider range of hospitals and clinics, we can promote competition and incentivize healthcare providers to improve the quality of care they provide to veterans. This can result in better health outcomes, lower costs, and reduce wait times. Expanding eligibility for VA care can help to alleviate the burden on VA hospitals and clinics, which are often overburdened and understaffed. By allowing veterans to seek care at a wider range of facilities, we can reduce wait times and improve access to care for all veterans, regardless of their location or the nature of their healthcare needs. As part of our commitment to our nation's heroes, I will be launching the "Off the Street, On Their Feet" (OSOTF) initiative. We will engage with private partners and nonprofits to provide job training for homeless veterans and help them get back on their feet. With VA services and a way to earn an income, we can honor our commitment to America's veterans and get our heroes off the streets. Fighting to End Child Trafficking In fact, I authored the Congressional Pledge to Fight Human Trafficking, which has been signed by candidates across the country. That's our promise not to take money from organizations tied to human trafficking, to call for the release of the Epstein Client List, and to sponsor ant-trafficking legislation in Congress. We will not stop until every child has been found and returned home. Fight for Education From my time volunteering in public elementary schools, I understand how tough it is for teachers to provide a quality education with limited resources. The system isn't working for everyone, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Rather than the government telling us how to educate our kids, parents and teachers are the best people to make decisions about how our kids should be educated. We need to refocus the Department of Education to meet the needs of our community. Revising Title I funding for special needs kids is a critical step in ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed. By focusing on individualized education plans, vocational training, and other resources that can help special needs students succeed, we can provide a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We should work with our best colleges and universities to offer fully online dual-credit programs for students to earn their associate's degree in high school, so that they can get ahead and save thousands on a college degree, no matter where they live. This would also make it easier to get certifications in software development, and access high-paying jobs immediately after high school.[2] |
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| —Matthew Lucci’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 20, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Matthew Lucci for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 18, 2024
