Texas House of Representatives District 61 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Texas House of Representatives District 61 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 61

Frederick Frazier defeated Sheena King in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 61 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Frederick Frazier (R)	58.3	40,073
		Sheena King (D)	41.7	28,709

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 68,782
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Sheena King (D)

Democracy - every vote reflects a voice that needs to be heard. Our democracy must be responsive to, reflective of, and lead by the diverse communities in which we live, work and play.

Healthcare - access to and affordability of healthcare is a human right. We can give millions of Texans who lack insurance the opportunity for coverage. We lose out on billions of dollars every year due to our failure to expand Medicaid.

Economic development and saving the planet - these are not mutually exclusive. We need to find new opportunities to improve the lives of everyday Texans with clean energy jobs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Sheena King (D)

There are several areas of public policy which I'm passionate about including but not limited to the following: voting rights, economic development, healthcare, climate change and public education. There is no right that is more sacred than voting and we must protect it for all Texans. Skill development and new ways of working are vital parts of the equation to grow our economy, create jobs and find new opportunities to improve the lives of everyday Texans and provide them with a livable wage. We must expand Medicaid, remove the stigma of mental health and restore women's reproductive freedoms and rights. The time is now to take the threat of Climate Change seriously and recognize the incredible opportunity Texas can have to lead the country with clean solutions. Quality education comes at a cost and we must get real about funding this investment into our future. Texans have a lot of pride and we want that same pride for our schools.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Sheena King (D)

Shirley Chisholm is an exemplary person who I would like to follow. She was principled and unapologetic in her fight for equality. Mrs. Chisholm faced criticism and backlash from all sides yet she responded with grit and unwavering determination to support women's rights, civil rights and working class families.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Sheena King (D)

The most important characteristics for an elected official are compassion, integrity and courage. Concern for the constituents who elected you should what is foundational to every discussion, decision and vote made by an elected official. Ensuring your actions and words are in alignment are critical due to the position of public trust given to you. There will be times when it is not easy to do what is right however the commitment to follow through and make hard choices is important. Texans deserve elected officials who are willing to listen to the needs of the people, do the right thing and stand up for them.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Sheena King (D)

The legacy I would like to leave is that of a compassionate, kind and courageous woman who centered people. I believe everyone wants to do good and what makes us stronger is our collective energy. Although uniquely different, we are each wonderfully made.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Sheena King (D)

My first job was serving free lunch to school age children in the park during the summer. It was only seasonal and covered the workdays over the summer until school resumed in the fall.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Sheena King (D)

Wonder Woman epitomizes the characteristics of fierce protector of humanity and she was brave and bold in her stance to do so at all costs.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Sheena King (D)

There are several challenges Texas will face over the next decade if there are no changes. At the top of this list is deterioration of our democracy followed by our failing healthcare system and our public education system. We must work to make it easier for Texans to be heard and seen and that begins with the ability to have fair and equal access to the ballot box. Texas ranks last in both our healthcare and our public schools and these both must be addressed with a sense of urgency.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Sheena King (D)

There should be an independent, non-partisan body responsible for the creation and oversight of the redistricting process for all levels of state and federal redistricting.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Sheena King (D)

Compromise is an expectation of negotiation and collaboration both of which I believe are necessary with a legislative body that is representative of the people. We must have civil discourse and the ability to hear various viewpoints and perspectives to help us come to better outcomes. Diversity of thought is necessary and should be welcomed within the policymaking process. To create win/win solutions healthy tension resulting in compromise is what typically occurs and this is what true democracy looks like.

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