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Raul Camacho

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Raul Camacho
Image of Raul Camacho
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Ashford University, 2013

Personal
Birthplace
Houston, Texas
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Business Entrepreneur
Contact

Raul Camacho (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 20. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Camacho completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Raul Camacho was born in Houston, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Ashford University in 2013. His career experience includes working as a business entrepreneur, for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and as a Texas peace officer. Camacho has taken several FEMA courses and attended the Capital Area Council of Governments Police Academy. He has been a member of the Tejano Democrats and Progressive Hispanic Democrats. Camacho is affiliated with LULAC.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Terry Wilson defeated Raul Camacho in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 20 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Terry Wilson
Terry Wilson (R)
 
59.1
 
49,345
Image of Raul Camacho
Raul Camacho (D) Candidate Connection
 
40.9
 
34,175

Total votes: 83,520
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 20

Raul Camacho advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 20 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Raul Camacho
Raul Camacho Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
7,875

Total votes: 7,875
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Terry Wilson advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 20 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Terry Wilson
Terry Wilson
 
100.0
 
16,145

Total votes: 16,145
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Campaign finance

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Raul Camacho completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Camacho's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm a bilingual native Texan, a small business owner and entrepreneur, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management. I'm also a license Texas Peace Officer, and a lifelong community servant.

I have a passion helping people. I have a long history of helping others in need and putting others well-being before myself.

I have a history of connecting with people of all races on a personal level to learn about the issues and concerns that they may have. My work ethic and tenacity to stand up for what is right has given me an outstanding reputation among the community. I am running for State Representative House District 20 because it is time for new leadership, and because TEXANS DESERVE BETTER!!!

I am passionate on a wide range of public policies, but the top 10 I would like to work on are:

(1) Lower Property Taxes & Increase Affordable Housing
(2) Living Wages & Retirement
(3) Affordable & Accessible Healthcare
(4) Constitutional Social Rights
(5) Lower Utility Bills & Remove Toll Roads
(6) Make our Public Education to be top 10 in the nation
(7) We need more manufacturing and production businesses, so we don't depend on China.
(8) Legalize Marijuana
(9) Give small Farmers more opportunities, and more control.

(10) New Technology to improve human well being and the environment.
I look up to MLK, John Pope II, Socrates, Plato, St. Albert The Great, Thomas Jefferson, John F. Kennedy, and Jesus.
Someone that is:

- Honesty
- Fair
- Has Empathy
- Problem Solver
- Servant, not a Ruler or a Authoritarian
- True Representative

- Putting people before party.
I have a history of connecting with people of all races and backgrounds on a personal level to learn about the issues and concerns that they may have. I also has a long history of helping others in need. I treat everyone fairly. I want to make sure everyone has equal opportunities to succeed in life. I am problem solver. I put others first before myself.
To maintain fairness, equal opportunity, and to hear and see the citizens problems. To understand and respect their point of view. To make constitutional law according to the wish and desire of people.
I want to leave a legacy that one person made a difference for so many.
The "Miracle on Ice" was an ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics. I was 12 years old, and I remembered how intense it was.
My 1st job was newspaper distribution. I delivered over 500 community newspapers on my bike. I was in 7th grade at that time. I had that job for a whole year.
I was only into comic books, encyclopedias, science journals, and history.
1 - The Promise by When in Rome.

2 - Amor Eterno by Juan Gabriel

I know it sounds silly, but I love these songs.
Not have enough time and power to assist those who needed a helping hand.
Empathy, open and honest discussions, putting people before party, and work together to find the best solution on the issue at hand.
Affordable housing, retirement struggles, energy independence, and manufacturing.
The benefits of a unicameral state legislature it prevents a 2nd voice, and a different view point. is more efficient lawmaking, no possibility of deadlock between two chambers, easier to pass bills into law.
The drawbacks for unicameral legislature is that it does not make room for adequate and equal representation.
NO! They need previous life struggle experience in any of these areas;

- poverty
- inequality
- poor health

or a life-long servant understanding people's hardship, dreams, and goals in order to be true legislator.
Yes, of course, building relationships with other legislators will provide opportunities for bills to be looked at together, getting others involved to shape the debate, and get legislation signed into law.
When the process is truly fair and equal. Redistricting must have representatives who are responsive, reflective, and accountable to the communities they represent.
Homeland Security & Public Safety

Public Education
Public Health
Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Committee
Environmental Regulation

Business & Industry Committee
I had an elderly person telling me that she cannot afford the cost of living anymore because her Social Security Benefits is not enough, and she can't qualify for any assistance. She also told me that her Social Security benefits was lowered after she turned 90. She doesn't make enough to cover her rent, prescriptions, utilities, and food.

I had another resident telling me that her son is a minority with mental disorders and he got into a conflict at school where he is now another victim of the "School to Prison" pipeline. The school district doesn't have the resources to help him, so rather send him to prison.
How do you confuse a Conservative? You don't. They're born that way.
There needs to be check and balances. Governors need to be able to respond to emergencies quickly, but legislatures have an important role in making sure these powers are not abused.
I don't compromise on principles, but finding a middle ground, for a win-win situation is the art of compromise. That said, compromise is part of our democracy.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 20, 2022


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