Stephen Takach
Stephen Takach was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 36th Congressional District of Texas.
Biography
Takach earned his BBA in accounting from Lamar University in May, 1991. Takach has been married to his wife, Holly, since 1990. Takach worked in a steel mill in Liberty, Texas. He worked his way through college as owner/operator of Takach Amusement Company. After college he worked for Panhandle Eastern for three years in various accounting related capacities. Takach has been a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments since 1994.
Campaign themes
2012
Fewer Taxes, More Jobs
Stephen wants to limit the burden of government on American families. He knows that businesses are the engine of America and the only way to grow the economy and create jobs. He will encourage investment and job creation right here in America. Stephen believes that Congress should be focused on a pro-growth economic agenda.
Overspending
As a degreed accountant and financial adviser, Stephen knows how to balance a budget. He understands that Congress does not have a revenue problem, but a spending problem. The American people have to live within their means,why doesn’t the federal government? He is opposed to continuing to raise the debt ceiling without drastic cuts to offset the overspending by Congress. Stephen will go to Congress and use his business principles to work with other members to balance the budget, stop tax increases and eliminate wasteful spending.
Immigration
Stephen knows that our efforts to fight illegal immigration and control our borders have been disappointing to most Americans. Protection of our borders is of the highest priority, because illegal immigration is a drain on the infrastructure of this country. Not only is it a drain on this country’s resources, but uncontrolled borders allow terrorists, drug dealers and gang members access to our society. Stephen supports putting in place more border patrol agents to secure the border once and for all.
Elections
2012
Takach ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 36th District. He and Steve Stockman defeated Jerry Doyle, Jim Engstrand, Ky D. Griffin, Mike Jackson, Chuck Meyer, Kim Morrell, Lois Dickson Myers, Keith Casey, Daniel Whitton, and Tim Wintill in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012. He was subsequently defeated by Stockman in the runoff on July 31.[1][2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Steve Stockman |
55.3% | 21,472 |
| Stephen Takach | 44.7% | 17,378 |
| Total Votes | 38,850 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Stephen Takach Incumbent |
22.4% | 12,208 |
| Steve Stockman |
21.8% | 11,858 |
| Mike Jackson | 19.8% | 10,786 |
| Jim Engstrand | 9.4% | 5,114 |
| Ky D. Griffin | 7.4% | 4,025 |
| Charles Meyer | 4% | 2,156 |
| Kim Morrell | 3.5% | 1,930 |
| Lois Dickson Myers | 2.9% | 1,558 |
| Jerry Doyle | 2.7% | 1,479 |
| Keith Casey | 2.3% | 1,225 |
| Daniel Whitton | 2% | 1,110 |
| Tim Wintill | 1.8% | 984 |
| Total Votes | 54,433 | |
Personal
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Takach has been married to his wife, Holly, since 1990. They have two children, Morgan and Rebecka, aged 13 and 6.
Community Involvement
Takach is involved with the following community organizations:
- Member of Baytown Chamber of Commerce since 1994
- Former Chamber Ambassador
- Member of the Baytown Hispanic Chamber of Commerce since 2002
- Member Baytown Kiwanis 1995-2009
- Hixon Fellow 1998
- YMCA Century Club 1998, 2000, 2001
- Member of Baytown Chamber of Commerce since 1994
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas GOP, "Republican candidate list," accessed May 10, 2012
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Unofficial Republican primary results," May 29, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, Primary runoff results," accessed August 31, 2012
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Race Summary Report-2012 Republican Party Primary Runoff," accessed August 30, 2012
