Texas House of Representatives District 73 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Texas House of Representatives District 73 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 73

Carrie Isaac defeated Justin Calhoun in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 73 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carrie Isaac (R)	70.4	67,491
		Justin Calhoun (D)	29.6	28,441

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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?

Justin Calhoun (D)

Elected Officials have ignored large groups of people simply because they didn’t vote for them. A representative is elected by the majority to represent ALL of their constituents, not just those that voted for them.

For years politicians use issues like education, and the environment as political fatter doing little if anything to actively solve these issues. We need representation that focuses on issues rather than flip flopping to whatever is trending.

Texas has grown and our diversity with it. We need to celebrate that growth and ensure all voices are heard in the legislative process.

Carrie Isaac (R)

Carie will work to secure the border and keep communities safe by building a wall and stopping magnet policies that encourage illegal immigration, supporting law enforcement and stop the "defund the police” movement, and implementing reforms to ensure a reliable electric grid.

Soaring property taxes are out of control and have created a burden on working families, small businesses, and seniors. Carrie will fight to reform our property tax system and cut taxes — not just keep them from rising any higher. She will start by eliminating the school maintenance and operations property taxes.

Carrie will uphold American values by preserving the Second Amendment, ensuring election integrity, standing up to Big Tech censorship of conservatives, and fighting for religious freedom.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Justin Calhoun (D)

I am passionate about education, the environment, and individual rights.

Carrie Isaac (R)

Property tax reform, fighting Biden’s socialist agenda, and education freedom. Carrie will work to reform property taxes and put an end to the Biden administration’s federal government overreach. She will also work to stop “critical race theory” and liberal indoctrination in our schools.

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

Justin Calhoun (D)

Integrity, by far, is the most crucial attribute any elected official should have. We select these individuals to represent us, and if they are not trustworthy, they will act on their self-interests rather than what's best for the people.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Justin Calhoun (D)

Honesty, I am not ashamed of who I am or where I have come from. I have worked hard for where I am in life, and I'm proud of every experience. I tend to be direct with my beliefs and ideas, though I am not ashamed to change when new information is provided that give me the opportunity to grow. Listening to people is a big part of who I am. Everyone has different experiences, cultures, and beliefs I enjoy learning the intersectionalities of peoples lives.

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

Justin Calhoun (D)

When I was a sophomore in high school, I got a job at Tacobell/KFC in Universal City, Tx. I ended up dropping out of school to focus on work and help support my family, and I took up a second job making cider furniture. It was tough to get back into high school, let alone graduate on time with my class. I got lucky and was accepted into Alison L. Steele Enhanced Learning Center and was able to work hard and graduate on time. Let's do better to protect the youth from having to experience what I did. Kids should be focused on their education and figuring out who they are, not worried about being homeless or where their next meal will come from.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Justin Calhoun (D)

Blueneck by Chris Housman, the lyrics really speak to me.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Justin Calhoun (D)

Redistricting should always be done by a third party separate from the legislative body or any interest groups. It should be based on population alone with no consideration to other identifiers. The people should have an active role in redistricting to voice their opinions at every step and level.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Justin Calhoun (D)

Yes, every system that can directly impact citizens should have a system of checks and balances to ensure that no one is using it outside of its intention. Emergency powers are no different, though you would want a system that doesn't create a lot of red-tape delaying action when an emergency arises.

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

Justin Calhoun (D)

Yes, we too often perceive compromise as a weakness. Compromise is how we ensure diversity in our legislative process. One person's perception and, therefore, the solution to an issue may negatively impact another. The compromise allows us to hear the other people's perception of a problem and determine a solution for the primary issue limiting any unintended consequences.

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