Texas House of Representatives District 76 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Texas House of Representatives District 76 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Suleman Lalani defeated Dan Mathews in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 76 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Suleman Lalani (D)	57.3	28,312
		Dan Mathews (R)	42.7	21,131

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,443
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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?

Suleman Lalani (D)

I know firsthand the impact lack of healthcare has on individuals and families. It can destroy not only their bodies but their financial lives. Expanding healthcare will be by number one goal in service to the people of HD 76.

The current “Robinhood” system of recapture needs to be revamped and the dependence on property tax values can no longer determine the quality of public education. I will work with colleagues to create long-term sustainable funding for public education.

The pandemic also proved that putting more cash into the hands of low-income families has a much greater impact on the economy than trickle down economics. Corporations benefit with the public has greater spending power and can increase their standard of living. The pandemic has proved that the economy could sustain increased wages across the board. We should enshrine $15 as the minimum and use a COLA (cost of living adjustments) style index. Inflation may be too volatile an indicator. On this subject I am open to expert economic advisement that takes the human impact into consideration first.

Dan Mathews (R)

Secure the border. Work with immigration to implement foreign worker program so people can come to Texas Legally.

Protect 2nd Amendment rights

Improve Texas School System and Improve Literacy

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Suleman Lalani (D)

For many years I felt a sense of frustration seeing how our healthcare system was failing people throughout their lives. In my practice, geriatric medicine, I saw people riddled with ailments that would have been prevented with continuously regular health care. Because of this life experience I will focus on healthcare and the economic impact of lacking healthcare. These two issues have come front and center during the pandemic as Texans have suffered more than other Americans.

Dan Mathews (R)

Dan’s campaign will focus on strong conservative values, securing elections, protecting our Second Amendment rights, improving the Texas school system, border security, increased energy independence, supporting law enforcement and protecting families and children. Dan is a servant leader and will campaign that way.

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