William Thompson (Texas)

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William Thompson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 1, 2022

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William Thompson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 34th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2022.

Thompson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

William Thompson began serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2020.

Elections

2022

See also: Texas' 34th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 34

Incumbent Vicente Gonzalez Jr. defeated incumbent Mayra Flores and Chris Royal in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 34 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D)	52.7	70,896
		Mayra Flores (R)	44.2	59,464
		Chris Royal (Independent)	3.0	4,079

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 134,439
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ronald Mills (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vicente Gonzalez Jr.	64.8	23,531
		Laura Cisneros	23.3	8,456
		Beatriz Reynoso	3.5	1,287
		William Thompson	3.0	1,085
	Submit photo	Filemon Meza	2.5	920
		Diego Zavala	2.0	718
	Submit photo	Osbert Rodriguez Haro III	0.9	331

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,328
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rochelle Garza (D)
• Jaime Rodriguez (D)
• Ryan Trevino (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34

Incumbent Mayra Flores defeated Frank McCaffrey, Gregory Kunkle Jr., and Juana Cantu-Cabrera in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 34 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mayra Flores	60.3	9,490
	Submit photo	Frank McCaffrey	21.9	3,444
		Gregory Kunkle Jr.	10.7	1,677
		Juana Cantu-Cabrera	7.1	1,115

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,726
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Larry Polsky (R)
• Philip Sotelo (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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William Thompson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thompson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

William Thompson was born and raised in south Texas. He is a Marine Corps veteran, serving in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2010. After his time in the military, he worked as a Cyber Operations Planner supporting the Department of Defense. He also worked as a Satellite Operations Planner supporting the Intelligence community. He became a teacher and taught high school students in south Texas. William met his wife, Martha, in Brownsville, TX. They currently have two children and one more on the way.

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?

• Unlike many candidates, William Thompson was actually born and raised in the District he intends to represent.
• He served his county in the United States Marine Corps.
• He has the most National Security experience of any candidate running.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

National Security - America's enemies are constantly looking for potential vulnerabilities. Issues concerning cyberspace, Crimea, and Taiwan all require someone with relevant experience. As a military Intelligence Officer, Cyber Operations Planner, and Satellite Operations Planner, William has the necessary experience to ensure national security.

Housing - William Thompson has worked for almost a decade providing housing solutions for south Texans. He understands that not all Texans qualify for traditional banking mortgages, and has worked to find hard working Texans a means to own their own homes.

Veterans affairs - As a veteran, William understands the sacrifices that America's veterans have made. PTSD, high suicide rates, and an underwhelming VA system are some of the burdens veterans still face after they leave active service.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The basic core responsibility of elected officials is to represent the people that elected them. Failure to do so will result in the election of someone who new will.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy my children can be proud of. There is no telling what exact types of issues, policies, and votes that will be in store for the next Congressional Representative from District 34. My goal is to leave politics with my head held up and a reputation that my children can be proud of when I am long gone.

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

My very first job was working for my father, fixing up old houses. It didn't pay any money, but the experience and knowledge I gained serve me well still today. There is value in opportunities others overlook if you have the foresight, skill set, and determination to see it through.

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

My daughter is in Music Memory at her school. We were listening to "Ride of the Valkyries" by Wagner recently. It's not what I usually listen to on KTEX, but it sure is motivational.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes. That is plenty of time to test the mettle of a person. They will either be found to be the type of representative their voters need, or they will be replaced.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I am absolutely in favor of term limits. I think experienced citizens should be sent to the government to represent their neighbors. And once they have fulfilled their service, they should return to their neighborhoods. I believe many politicians start off with good intentions to help people, but somewhere along the way power corrupts them. Then their focus shifts from helping people to staying in office.

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

I believe compromise is necessary for the success of our country - as it always has been. Without compromise on what did or did not go into it, there would have been no Declaration of Independence. Without the compromise of adding the Bill of Rights, the Constitution would not have been ratified. Though our nation's history is short compared to many others', it is full of compromise.

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Footnotes

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Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Cornyn (R)

Ted Cruz (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nathaniel Moran (R)

District 2

Daniel Crenshaw (R)

District 3

Keith Self (R)

District 4

Pat Fallon (R)

District 5

Lance Gooden (R)

District 6

Jake Ellzey (R)

District 7

Lizzie Fletcher (D)

District 8

Morgan Luttrell (R)

District 9

Al Green (D)

District 10

Michael McCaul (R)

District 11

August Pfluger (R)

District 12

Craig Goldman (R)

District 13

Ronny Jackson (R)

District 14

Randy Weber (R)

District 15

Monica De La Cruz (R)

District 16

Veronica Escobar (D)

District 17

Pete Sessions (R)

District 18

Vacant

District 19

Jodey Arrington (R)

District 20

Joaquin Castro (D)

District 21

Chip Roy (R)

District 22

Troy Nehls (R)

District 23

Tony Gonzales (R)

District 24

Beth Van Duyne (R)

District 25

Roger Williams (R)

District 26

Brandon Gill (R)

District 27

Michael Cloud (R)

District 28

Henry Cuellar (D)

District 29

Sylvia Garcia (D)

District 30

Jasmine Crockett (D)

District 31

John Carter (R)

District 32

Julie Johnson (D)

District 33

Marc Veasey (D)

District 34

Vicente Gonzalez (D)

District 35

Greg Casar (D)

District 36

Brian Babin (R)

District 37

Lloyd Doggett (D)

District 38

Wesley Hunt (R)

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