Rick Hagen
Rick Hagen was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 64 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Hagen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Economy: The most important issue for many Texans is the economy. A thriving economy is the key to helping families pay their bills, send their children to college and provide a bright future for the next generation of Texans. Low taxes, providing incentives for businesses seeking to stay or relocate in Texas and reducing burdensome government regulations are vital to our economy. Education: As a product of Texas public schools, I advocate for improving education for all of our children. We must increase local control where teachers and administrators are rewarded based on student performance. Parents should have choices for their children if the schools in their area fail to provide an education that allows their child the opportunity to succeed. However, such a plan must prohibit transfers for purely athletic purposes. Cutting Waste: While Texas is leading the nation in job creation, we are failing when it comes to reducing the size and scope of government. By implementing proven business practices we can provide better services to taxpayers while lowering costs. Before considering cutting vital programs that Texans rely on, it is imperative that we first cut waste in every department and agency. A hand full of cities, states and some federal agencies have been transformed by applying sound business practices. Their successes equate to improved quality, increased efficiency and billions of taxpayer dollars saved. Fracking: I am a pro-local control Republican, and this applies to having an energy policy that fits our community. I am a land and mineral owner in Denton. I have leased my minerals and have specifically contracted that no drilling was allowed. I am extremely sensitive to the issue. We must advocate responsible fracking that protects people, homes and businesses. It is vital that we encourage domestic energy production to strengthen the economy and reduce the dependence on foreign oil. I believe that this can be achieved while also advocating for the will of the people. Second Amendment: I am a lifelong hunter and sportsman. I own several guns that were given to me by my father which will be passed down to my children. The United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution give me the right to own, carry and possess a gun. The government does not have the right to know what kinds of guns I own or how many. I have defended the right to keep and bear arms throughout my career and will continue do so.[1] |
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| —Rick Hagen[2] | ||
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.[3] Incumbent Myra Crownover (R) did not seek re-election.
Lynn Stucky defeated Connor Flanagan in the Texas House of Representatives District 64 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lynn Stucky |
61.59% | 42,158 | |
| Democratic | Connor Flanagan | 38.41% | 26,288 | |
| Total Votes | 68,446 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Lynn Stucky defeated Read King in the Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lynn Stucky |
65.75% | 3,801 | |
| Republican | Read King | 34.25% | 1,980 | |
| Total Votes | 5,781 | |||
Connor Flanagan defeated Paul Greco in the Texas House of Representatives District 64 Democratic Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Connor Flanagan |
51.88% | 4,077 | |
| Democratic | Paul Greco | 48.12% | 3,781 | |
| Total Votes | 7,858 | |||
Lynn Stucky and Read King defeated Rick Hagen in the Texas House of Representatives District 64 Republican Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 64 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lynn Stucky |
42.25% | 8,774 | |
| Republican | Read King |
30.03% | 6,236 | |
| Republican | Rick Hagen | 27.73% | 5,759 | |
| Total Votes | 20,769 | |||
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See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 64
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Rick Hagen 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
