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Scarlett Cornwallis
Scarlett Cornwallis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 115. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.
Cornwallis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Scarlett Cornwallis earned a bachelor's degree from Metropolitan State University in 2006 and a graduate degree from the Texas A&M Commerce in 2018.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez defeated John Jun in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D)  | 54.3 | 37,692 |
 | John Jun (R) | 45.7 | 31,709 | |
| Total votes: 69,401 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
Cassandra Garcia Hernandez defeated Kate Rumsey and Scarlett Cornwallis in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cassandra Garcia Hernandez | 58.4 | 4,618 |
 | Kate Rumsey | 30.5 | 2,414 | |
 | Scarlett Cornwallis | 11.1 | 875 | |
| Total votes: 7,907 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115
John Jun advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 115 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Jun | 100.0 | 8,119 |
| Total votes: 8,119 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cornwallis in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Scarlett Cornwallis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cornwallis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In her community, Scarlett champions working parents facing stagnant wages and struggling small businesses. Committed to increasing the minimum wage and safeguarding local treasures, her promise extends beyond politics to her neighbors and friends.
Her priorities also include children's safety, advocating for stricter gun control measures, and envisioning a secure learning environment. Scarlett values a robust public education system, advocating for teacher support and funding.
As a Democratic Precinct Chair, Scarlett's leadership skills were honed during the COVID-19 crisis. She represents more than a candidate, reflecting the community she serves. Scarlett Cornwallis is prepared to create a sustainable, safe, economically robust, and inclusive HD115, transcending political stances to mirror her daily life.- Advocate for green initiatives, addressing climate change, and promoting renewable energy in Texas. My focus includes reducing the carbon footprint, creating jobs in sustainable energy, and preserving natural landscapes. I aim to revolutionize public transportation, pushing for increased state funding and partnerships to modernize systems, making them efficient and accessible. Recognizing infrastructure's role in community growth, I support initiatives fostering mobility, job creation, and environmental sustainability. In addressing the housing crisis, I advocate for affordable solutions, including increased funding for programs like LIHTC and Section 8. Prioritizing public housing revitalization, I aim to provide safe, affordable homes.
- Advocate for fully funded public education, prioritizing increased funding, and resources for quality education. Support measures like early childhood education, smaller class sizes, and improved teacher salaries. For public safety, endorse responsible firearm ownership by strengthening background checks, cracking down on illegal gun trafficking, and promoting education and training programs. Emphasize safe storage practices and support raising the firearm purchase age. Balancing safety and Second Amendment rights, these measures aim to protect schools, children, and communities.
- Prioritize economic growth by supporting local businesses, securing federal grants, and managing community spending. Advocate for quality education, healthcare, and social services, ensuring grant funding for equal opportunities. Support a living wage through policies that raise the minimum wage and assist small businesses with tax incentives. Address the rising cost of prescription drugs by legislating price caps, prioritizing equitable and affordable healthcare. Advocate for Medicaid expansion under the ACA to provide coverage for low-income individuals, ensuring access to quality healthcare services. Support policies requiring health insurance to cover essential benefits and promote Telehealth services for remote healthcare in rural TX.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 22, 2024
