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Tony Adams
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Graduate
University of North Texas, 1998
Personal
Religion
Christian, non-denominational
Profession
Entrepreneur
Contact

Tony Adams (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 61. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tony Adams earned a graduate degree from the University of North Texas in 1998. His career experience includes working as a entrepreneur and in the technology, insurance, banking and mortgage, and energy industries. Adams has also been a small business owner in real estate.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 61

Keresa Richardson defeated Tony Adams in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Keresa Richardson
Keresa Richardson (R) Candidate Connection
 
59.6
 
58,513
Image of Tony Adams
Tony Adams (D) Candidate Connection
 
40.4
 
39,632

Total votes: 98,145
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 61

Keresa Richardson defeated incumbent Frederick Frazier in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 61 on May 28, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Keresa Richardson
Keresa Richardson Candidate Connection
 
67.6
 
6,842
Image of Frederick Frazier
Frederick Frazier
 
32.4
 
3,272

Total votes: 10,114
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 61

Tony Adams advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 61 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tony Adams
Tony Adams Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,890

Total votes: 4,890
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 61

Keresa Richardson and incumbent Frederick Frazier advanced to a runoff. They defeated Chuck Branch in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 61 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Keresa Richardson
Keresa Richardson Candidate Connection
 
39.7
 
7,241
Image of Frederick Frazier
Frederick Frazier
 
32.1
 
5,847
Chuck Branch
 
28.2
 
5,130

Total votes: 18,218
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Adams in this election.

Pledges

Adams signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Tony Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I stand by the following:

Say no to Vouchers: Support our parents and teachers. stop defunding public schools. say yes to women’s rights to Make their own health decisions with their medical providers. no to state in our private lives. say yes to livable wage. uplift low and middle class. say yes to border security. no to border politics. no to illegal immigration, yes to legal immigration and yes to path to citizenship so Texas economy benefits. Texas is built by immigrants. say yes to ensuring 17% of Texas population who are currently uninsured. say yes to growing and supporting small business. 50% of Texas businesses fail within their first five years. Texas has dropped from 7th to 18th place for its small business survival rate. say no to poverty. 14% of Texas' population lived in poverty in 2023. This is higher than the national average.

say yes to affordable mental health services. Texas has been ranked as one of the worst states for mental health care In 2023
  • Texan women's rights to their health and dignity
  • Stand against destroying defunding public education system
  • Stop Border Politics. Secure Border. Yes to legal immigration and path to citizenship to benefit state of Texas
Women's rights. Education. Wage equality and minimum livable wage. And many more at TonyAdamsForPeople.com
Put people of Texas 1st. And inclusive governance over divisive politics.
Help Women's rights and save public education system for our children
A Promised land by Obama.

"A Promised Land" offers several lessons and insights that readers can take away:

Leadership Challenges: The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and decisions faced by a leader, particularly the President of the United States. Readers can learn about the complexities of making decisions that impact millions of lives.

Political Landscape: Obama's memoir sheds light on the intricacies of the political landscape, the dynamics of bipartisan politics, and the challenges of navigating a diverse range of issues.

Persistence and Resilience: Obama's journey to the presidency involved overcoming numerous obstacles. Readers can learn about the importance of persistence, resilience, and the ability to navigate setbacks.

Global Affairs: The book delves into international relations, providing insights into how the United States engages with the world. It can be an educational resource for those interested in global affairs and diplomacy.

Personal Reflection: Obama reflects on his personal experiences, both triumphs and setbacks. This can inspire readers to reflect on their own lives, decisions, and the impact they want to make.

Inspiration for Future Leaders: The memoir serves as an inspirational piece for individuals aspiring to become leaders, encouraging them to work towards positive change and social progress.

Understanding History: The book covers a significant period in recent history, offering readers a firsthand account of events such as the financial crisis, the Affordable Care Act, and the operation to eliminate Osama bin Laden. This can contribute to a better understanding of contemporary history.

Overall, "A Promised Land" provides a multifaceted perspective that can be valuable for those interested in leadership, politics, history, and personal development.
I struggle to be proper but I always speak up for others. No regret. I will not stop standing up for people
Women and minority rights. Women's dignity. Children's public education. Poverty
No. Real life problem solving is more critical. This job is about solving food, healthcare, housing, wage, mental health, school safety, education for all, healthcare for all, affordable rent and mortgage, high paying jobs and small business thriving environment.
Yes. we must work together to solve: Food, healthcare, housing, wage, mental health, school safety, education for all, healthcare for all, affordable rent and mortgage, high paying jobs and small business thriving environment.
Why did the politician go to the doctor?

Because he had a bad case of flip-flopping!
If it benefits the people. This is about our people, our nation. We are all American First.
Women's health rights. No to voucher.
Technology, Insurance, banking & mortgage, energy, I have 23 years of experiences in these industry verticals.

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Campaign finance summary


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Tony Adams campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Texas House of Representatives District 61Lost general$8,734 $3,617
Grand total$8,734 $3,617
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 16, 2024


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