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Wacey Cody
Wacey Alpha Cody (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 11th Congressional District. He was disqualified from the general election scheduled on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: Texas' 11th Congressional District election, 2024
Texas' 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 11
Incumbent August Pfluger won election in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | August Pfluger (R) | 100.0 | 211,975 |
| Total votes: 211,975 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Wacey Alpha Cody (L)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 11
Incumbent August Pfluger advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 11 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | August Pfluger | 100.0 | 67,637 |
| Total votes: 67,637 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 11
Wacey Alpha Cody advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 11 on March 23, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ |  | Wacey Alpha Cody (L) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cody in this election.
2020
See also: Texas' 11th Congressional District election, 2020
Texas' 11th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
Texas' 11th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 11
August Pfluger defeated Jon Mark Hogg and Wacey Alpha Cody in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | August Pfluger (R) | 79.7 | 232,568 |
 | Jon Mark Hogg (D) | 18.3 | 53,394 | |
| Wacey Alpha Cody (L) | 2.0 | 5,811 | |
| Total votes: 291,773 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeffery Cady (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 11
Jon Mark Hogg advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 11 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jon Mark Hogg | 100.0 | 16,644 |
| Total votes: 16,644 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 11
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 11 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | August Pfluger | 52.2 | 56,093 |
 | Brandon Batch | 15.1 | 16,224 | |
 | Wesley Virdell | 7.1 | 7,672 | |
 | Jamie Berryhill | 7.0 | 7,496 | |
 | J. Ross Lacy | 4.5 | 4,785 | |
 | J.D. Faircloth | 4.0 | 4,257 | |
 | Casey Gray | 3.8 | 4,064 | |
 | Robert Tucker | 2.9 | 3,137 | |
| Ned Luscombe | 1.9 | 2,066 | ||
| Gene Barber | 1.5 | 1,641 | ||
| Total votes: 107,435 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cynthia Breyman (R)
- Ross Schumann (R)
- Richard Bartlett (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 11
Wacey Alpha Cody defeated Brian Holk in the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 11 on March 21, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Wacey Alpha Cody (L) |
 | Brian Holk (L) | |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Wacey Alpha Cody did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Wacey Alpha Cody completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cody's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Reducing the amount of federal taxes is only sustainable if we reduce the scope of the federal government. Otherwise we are passing temporary relief to certain populations while hurting the financial prospects of future generations. If the citizens of this nation have more money in their pockets then they can seek solutions to their own problems. So many of the programs under federal funding are state and local rights. Finally after reducing the size and scope of the federal government, the taxes paid to the federal government must thoroughly provide for the well-being of the men and women that are currently serving our nation and those that have served us. 2. While financial well-being, taxes, and numerous others issues are related. Improving the economic well-being of all constituents here in District 11 is pertinent to creating lasting change in the overall state of our society. While health care and higher education have become hot topics for political figures, us in the real world know new laws will cost more taxes, be tied up in courts, and be plagued with failed implementations. Regardless of how the political winds blow, allowing employers to hire more people, create opportunities to promote from within, and retain quality work staff will lead to greater economic well-being for all of us. Which, in turn, will allow us to take better care of our families needs and desires regardless of what they are. 3. Improving the education of our nation must be a priority. Regardless of one's personal political beliefs, the quality education of the children and future of our nation is a necessity to maintain our interests as a world leader.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am passionate about helping all citizens find ways to help themselves regardless of the present financial situation they are currently in. As long as humankind has existed there have been "the haves" and "the have nots." Unfortunately many politicians are blaming the rich for problems in our society or blaming the poor for their predicament. They promise to help the "middle class" or "working class," yet I have never heard a politician explain who they are talking about when they use these vague terms. I want to achieve sustainable tax reduction on all economic classes and quit dangling "class warfare" in front of voters. To achieve sustainable tax relief on ourselves we must elect officials that will reduce the federal government in scope and size. Otherwise, we are putting future generations and the current tax payers in a dire circumstance of paying an unrealistic bill the government created trying to fulfill unrealistic campaign promises. I am very big on accountability. In fact, I believe our society has slowly eroded parents, teachers, and even employers ability to hold children/people accountable to their actions. This problem has risen to the point that campaigning politicians make promises knowing full well the promise can not be fulfilled without causing problems for the citizens in some other aspect of life. I can think of no excuse that an education a child receives upon high school graduation in our nation is not equivalent to the higher education in many other nations. Governmental interference has caused numerous problems for education and educators. I want to work with the education system to truly identify solutions that fix problems in education across this nation, not dictate policy that causes more problems and hoops to jump through.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
An elected official is a public servant and a public servant is to serve the public's interests. Therefore, an elected official must be able to put the public, community, and constituents above the elected officials' own interests and beliefs. The figure must utilize all their resources to inform and educate the public that does not have the same resources.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Uphold the Constitution and be the voice of the constituents of their district in Washington. In addition to being accessible, accountable, and transparent to the constituents of District 11 here in Texas. I believe the members of congress should hold other members accountable regardless of political affiliation.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I don't necessarily believe I want to "leave a legacy." Sure, it would be great to be remembered or "go down in history" as a great citizen of the U.S.A. However, to talk about "legacy" puts the focus on me, not on the constituency of our nation. I believe that the goal of creating a "legacy" is part of the problem in our government, so many elected officials want "celebrity status." The conversation and the media becomes focused on them or "how good they are" instead of are they doing a good job when it comes representation of the respective constituents.
What is your favorite book? Why?
I don't have a specific favorite book. I am a fan of Elmer Kelton, Louis L'Amour, Tony Hillerman among others. I am also a big fan of the Hank the Cowdog series of books. John R. Erickson does a fantastic job of holding the attention of adults and children with his books and audiobooks.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
John Wayne (Although not really fictitious) or Batman.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My dog, Sioux, is undeniably the most important thing to me I have. I got her when she was just a tiny puppy. She has traveled all over this country with me when I was riding bucking horses. She has even been to Canada. Sioux had nearly a celebrity-status at rodeos because she is adorable and nearly always at my side. I even heard the announcer talk about her when introducing me before I would ride at times. When college was over for the summer she would load up into my pick-up and camper, I would pack virtually all of my belongings and off we would go. Unfortunately, I always had to do the driving.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not at all. To be a quality representative one does not need to know "how to get stuff done" in Washington or politics. In fact, that is code for "I know who to bribe" in my opinion. All of the individuals that have been in politics for their career are not corrupt and I am sure there are many that work tirelessly to do a great job. However, our nation was founded by people stepping outside of their career paths to fight oppressive tyranny. Today, the same needs to be happening. Our nation needs good, hard-working men and women to step forward and fight for our nation.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Simply put, ourselves. We are the greatest threat to our nation. There are real external threats to this nations without a doubt. However, the infighting and sheer dysfunction seen in our federal government is greater than all of those external threats. I write that because only by continually weakening ourselves can any other single outside threat derail our nation. Additionally, when our nation under a limited federal government is allowed to flourish there is literally nothing that our nation can not achieve alone or jointly working with allies. However, we must reduce the government burden on our citizens and hyperpartizenship in our country. Every thing and every issue is not the business of the federal government.
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Agriculture holds an important place in my life as does education. However, I would work tirelessly to address the needs of District 11 regardless of the committee(s) I was on.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
Two years is an excellent term for our U.S. Congress. These elected individuals are by the nature of their office supposed to represent the will of their constituents. Therefore every two years the citizens of this nation get to evaluate the job performance of their representative and replace him/her if they see fit. I compare it to the private businesses that evaluations with the supervisor evaluating their employees' performance. If the time frame was longer, the elected officials would be encouraged to only be accountable to the public on election years. Additionally, if the time frame was shorter, the elected officials would always be campaigning.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I believe instituting terms limits on federal elected offices is a cop out by our electorate. We already have term limits and they are us, the voters of this nation. We can literally "fire" any federal representative their respective constituents are no longer satisfied with every two years. Term limits will not solve the problems in our government. Electing quality people who will work for the citizens of our nation AND holding them accountable is the solution. We cannot simply resolve to reelecting somebody because they were once a good representative or we voted for them in previous elections. Additionally, I believe term limits will cause more problems than it will solve. Quality, honest, integrity filled individuals will lose their eligibility and we are all aware that their are countless corruptible people willing to make a fortune off of the citizens of our nation as a politician. I also think it will lead to a lazier voter turnout instead of increasing the amount of people that go vote.
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See also
2024 Elections
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