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Philip Eby
Philip Eby was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 58 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Eby was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 58 of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Eby's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Protecting our Border: The Government’s first priority is to protect the citizens. I served a volunteer on the border and have seen first hand how the federal government is not willing to uphold its constitutional duty by protecting our borders. Throughout this campaign I’ve spoken with thousands of voters, the message is clear. Texans demand, and I agree, we must act and turn off the spigot of illegal aliens flowing across the border into Texas. We must implement new technology and eliminate the magnets such as in-state tuition, sanctuary cities, free healthcare, and education to those who violate our laws. Education: A one-size-fits-all philosophy and Obama’s common core agenda are failing our children. We need to give parents the freedom of choice in how they want to educate their own children and prepare them for the future, without government intrusion. We need to eliminate the red-tape bureaucracies that are mismanaging taxpayers’ money. Instead, we should return control back to the districts, and, empower teachers and students to achieve the goals of a successful education. Budget and the Economy: We need to have a zero-based budget and cap government spending at population plus inflation. As a business owner, I understand the importance in having a balanced budget to be successful and prosperous. Legislators are out of control with spending and the taxpayers are the ones left on the hook. There needs to be more transparency and accountability from the agencies benefiting from the burdens they place on hard working Texans. Family Values: A strong family unit is the cornerstone to a healthy society. I believe in the traditional marriage of one man and one woman as is stated in our Texas constitution I have sworn to uphold. We must defend our religious liberty and the fundamental pillars of society before they are taken away from us. Those who embrace the progressivism of liberal ideology will never rest, we must be just a vigilant. States Rights: The federal government only has the powers that are granted by the states as stated in the constitution. Therefore, what is best for the people of Texas, needs to be decided by Texans. Our rights are being trampled by an over-reaching federal authority that is out of control. Texas needs to be leading the fight to limit the federal government by pushing back against an unconstitutional executive branch. [2] |
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| —Philip Eby[3] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[4]
Incumbent DeWayne Burns ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 58 general election.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 58 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  DeWayne Burns Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 54,149 | |
| Total Votes | 54,149 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent DeWayne Burns defeated Philip Eby in the Texas House of Representatives District 58 Republican Primary.[6][7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 58 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | DeWayne Burns Incumbent |
53.64% | 14,188 | |
| Republican | Philip Eby | 46.36% | 12,264 | |
| Total Votes | 26,452 | |||
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Greg Allen Kauffman was unopposed in the Democratic primary. DeWayne Burns and Philip Eby defeated Lyndon Laird and Henry Teich in the Republican primary. Burns defeated Eby in the May 27 Republican runoff. Jesse Pistokache, Jr. (L) was removed from the ballot before the election. Kauffman was defeated by Burns in the general election.[1][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | DeWayne Burns Incumbent |
80.4% | 26,866 | |
| Democratic | Greg Allen Kauffman | 19.6% | 6,532 | |
| Total Votes | 33,398 | |||
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Eby's endorsements included the following:
- Texans for Individual Responsibility
- Young Conservatives of Texas
Recent news
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See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas state legislative districts
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
External links
- Official campaign website
- Philip Eby on Facebook
- Philip Eby on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from the Texas Tribune
- Texas Secretary of State
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Philip Eby for Texas House, "Issues," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "The 2014 Election Brackets," accessed December 12, 2013
