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Stephen Daniel
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November 3, 2020

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Stephen Daniel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 6th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Daniel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: Texas' 6th Congressional District election, 2020

Texas' 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

Texas' 6th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 6

Incumbent Ronald Wright defeated Stephen Daniel and Melanie Black in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 6 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ronald Wright
Ronald Wright (R)
 
52.8
 
179,507
Image of Stephen Daniel
Stephen Daniel (D) Candidate Connection
 
44.0
 
149,530
Image of Melanie Black
Melanie Black (L) Candidate Connection
 
3.2
 
10,955

Total votes: 339,992
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 6

Stephen Daniel advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 6 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Stephen Daniel
Stephen Daniel Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
47,996

Total votes: 47,996
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 6

Incumbent Ronald Wright advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 6 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ronald Wright
Ronald Wright
 
100.0
 
55,759

Total votes: 55,759
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 6

Melanie Black advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 6 on March 21, 2020.

Candidate
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Melanie Black (L) Candidate Connection

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Stephen Daniel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Daniel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Stephen grew up in the North Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary's School of Law. After beginning his career at a Dallas law firm, he then went to work for Clay Jenkins, now Dallas County Judge. Stephen is still working with Jenkins after 16 years. In his practice he represents those who are in the most need of help. He goes toe-to-toe with insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and those who hurt his fellow Texans.
  • Healthcare. Healthcare is going to be my top priority when I get to congress. I know people who are paying more for insurance than they are for their housing and people who have had to file for bankruptcy after enormous medical costs. It's just not right. We finally have protections for those with pre-existing conditions, but costs are still too high. I'll FIGHT to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, reduce prescription drug costs, and protect Medicare from cuts.
  • Education. I am the first in my family to graduate from college and law school. Public and state education created the opportunity for me to succeed in the work force. I will oppose all versions of state funding for vouchers and for-profit charter schools that deplete state school funding. With college debt so high, I also want students to enter the work force with a step up, not anchored by student loan debt.
  • Campaign Finance. A fundamental principle of our democracy is that every person gets one vote. That's no longer true today as corporations and special interest groups spend billions to get their candidates elected. The Citizens United ruling opened the floodgates and allowed the wealthiest individuals and corporations to influence our elections, drowning out the voices of everyday Americans. I support an amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision and measures to require more disclosure and transparency for outside groups.
Healthcare

Healthcare is going to be my top priority when I get to congress. I know people who are paying more for insurance than they are for their housing and people who have had to file for bankruptcy after enormous medical costs. It's just not right. We finally have protections for those with pre-existing conditions, but costs are still too high. I'll FIGHT to protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, reduce prescription drug costs, and protect Medicare from cuts.
Dairy Queen when I was 16. When I got to UT, I started working for Sarah Weddington, who argued and won Roe V. Wade in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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