2014 Texas National Voter Guide

 2014 Texas National Voter Guide 2014 Texas Voter Guide Table of Contents • Importance in getting civically engaged • Important dates to remember • Who is your representative 2 2 The Texas chapter of the Council on American-­‐Islamic Relations (CAIR-­‐TX) has compiled some resources to help inform community members when they vote in the November 2014 elections. Enclosed are Texas School of Education, State Representatives, State Senators, Lt. Governor race, Governor’s race, and Congressional representatives. Policy information gathered on candidates is strictly from the respective candidates official websites. Where such a website was not available, information was taken from interviews directly with candidates, or the candidates’ respective political party official websites (i.e. Democrat, Republican and Libertarian). The amount of information listed on candidates’ profiles is based strictly on the information provided on their official websites, or (where necessary), interviews/party websites. No opinion pieces, news articles, opinion polls or opponent sited facts/opinions were used on the candidates’ profiles. No candidate profiles were made for unopposed positions. CAIR’s aim is to provide unbiased, bipartisan information on key candidates running in the November 2014 election cycle. While CAIR’s aim is to assist the voter with non-­‐bias information, we encourage everyone to do his or her own research and to not rely solely on this brochure. If any information in our Election Voter Guide is found to be false or inaccurate, please contact us at (713) 838-­‐2247 and we will make it our priority to correct any mistakes. 3 3 The Council on American-­‐Islamic Relations is the largest American Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. CAIR-­‐Texas has offices in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Our Vision: “To be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding.” Our Mission: To enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. CAIR-­‐TX Offices Greater Houston Area 5445 Almeda Ste., 301 Houston TX, 7004 (713) 838-­‐CAIR (2247) Dallas/Fort Worth Area 2904 Floyd St. Ste., B Dallas, TX 75204 (469) 554-­‐0786 San Antonio Area 3358 Tavern Oaks San Antonio TX, 78247 (210) 378-­‐9528 Ahmad Alaswad, MPA, CAIR –TX Outreach Coordinator, complied this guide. CAIR-­‐TX would like to thank Sana Ali, CAIR-­‐TX Government Relations intern, who provided invaluable support on this project. 4 4 1
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“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution” Abraham Lincoln 2014 Dates to Remember • Monday, October 6, 2014 o Last Day to register to vote • Tuesday, October 7, 2014 o Last Day for volunteers deputy registration applications received as of October 6, 2014 Deadline • Monday, October 20, 2014 o First Day of Early Voting By Personal Appearance • Friday, October 24, 2014 o Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) • Friday, October 31, 2014 o Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance • Tuesday, November 4, 2014 o Election Day • Monday, November 10, 2014 o Profiling of legislation for the 84th Legislature begins 2015 Dates to Remember • Thursday, January 29, 2015 o Texas Muslim Capitol Day • Tuesday, March 13, 2015 o Deadline for filing bills and joint resolution other than local bills, emergency appropriation, and bills that have been declared an emergency by the governor • Monday, June 1, 2015 o Last day of 84th Regular Session • Sunday, June 21, 2015 o Last day governor can sign or veto bills passed during the regular legislative session • Monday, August 31, 2015 o Date that bills without specific effective dates become law • Tuesday, November 3, 2015 o General Elections 5 5 Who Represents Me? 6 6 US Representatives What is a Senator?
“Voters elect two senators from each state, regardless of population size. There is equal representation from each state in the Senate. It doesn't matter if the state is big or small, densely or sparsely populated, or where it is located. Senators are elected every 6 years. The elections are staggered so that both senators from a state are not elected at the same time. Only the Senate can approve or reject treaties and presidential nominations for government offices. The C onstitution states the qualifications for being a senator. To be a senator a person m ust be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and have fulfilled the requirements for residency in the state that person wishes to represent” (http://www.congressforkids.net/Legislativebranch_senate.htm). What is a Representative?
“Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-­‐year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, a number set by Public Law 62-­‐5 on August 8, 1911, and in effect since 1913. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents” (http://www.house.gov/representatives). 7 7 US Congressional District in Texas
8 8 US Texas Senators Senator John Cornyn
Senate Minority Whip
Took Office: January 2002
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Senator Ted Cruz
Junior Senator
Took Office: January 2013
Next Election: 2019
Party: Republican
9 9 US Representatives
District 1
Representative Louie Gohmert Took Office: January 2005
Next Election: 2014
Washington, DC Office
2243 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3035
Tyler Office
1121 ESE Loop 323, Ste 206
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-6349
District 2
Representative Ted Poe
Took Office: January 2005
Next Election: 2014
Washington, DC Office
2412 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-6565
Harris County East
1801 Kingwood Dr, Ste 240
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 446-0242
Harris County West
710 N. Post Oak Rd. Ste 510
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 681-8763
District 3
Representative Sam Johnson
Took Office: January 1991
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington, DC Office
1211 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4201
Texas Office
th
1255 15 Street, Suite 170
Plano, Texas 75075
(469) 304-0382
District 4
Representative Ralph Hall
Took Office: January 1981
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2405 Rayburn H.O.B Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-6673 Rockwall
104 N. San Jacinto St
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771 – 9118 District 5
Representative
Jeb Hensarling
Took Office: January 2003
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington, DC Office
2228 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Dallas District Office
6510 Abrams Rd, Suite 243
Dallas, TX 75231
Athens District
810 East Corsicana St., Ste C
Athens, TX 75751
District 6
Representative
Joe Barton
Took Office: January 1985
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2107 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2002
Ennis Office
2106 A W. Ennis Ave.
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 875-8488
Arlington Office
6001 W. Ronald Reagan Memorial Hwy. #200
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 543-1000
10 10 District 7
Representative John Culberson
Took Office: January 2001
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2352 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2571
Houston Office
10000 Memorial Drive Suite 620
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 682-8828
District 8
Representative Kevin Brady
Took Office: January 1997
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
301 Cannon Bldg
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5524
Conroe Office
200 River Pointe, Ste 304
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 441-5700
Huntsville Office
th
1300 11 Street, Suite 400
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 439-9532
District 9
Representative Al Green
Took Office: January 2005
Next Election: 2014
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
Houston Office
2201 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
3003 South Loop West, Suite 460
Houston, TX 77054
District 10
Representative
Michael McCaul
Took Office: January 2005
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Austin Office
9009 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Austin Building, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 473-2357
Washington DC Office
131 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2401
Brenham Office
2000 S, Market St., Ste. 303
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 830-1984
Katy Office
1773 Westborough Dr. Ste 223
Katy Commerce Center
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-1247
Tomball Office
990 Village Square, Ste. B
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 255-0034
District 11
Representative
Michael Conaway
Took Office: January 2005
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Llano Office
104 W. Sandstone
Llano, TX 78643
(325) 247-2826
San Angelo Office
33 East Twohig, Suite 307
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 659-4010
Washington DC Office
2430 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3605
Midland Office
6 Desta Drive, Ste 2000
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 687-2390
Brownwood Office
501 Center Ave
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-1950
Granbury Office
132 Houston St.
Granbury, TX 76048
(682) 936-2577
11 11 District 12
Representative
Kay Granger
Took Office: January 1997
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
1026 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5071
Fort Worth Office
1701 River Run Rd. Ste., 407
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 338-0909
District 13
Representative
Mac Thornberry
Took Office: January 1995
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2329 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3706
Amarillo Office
905 S. Fillmore St., Ste., 520
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 371-8844
Wichita Falls Office
2525 Kell Blvd. Ste., 406
Wichita Fall, TX 76308
(940) 692-1700
District 14
Representative
Randy Weber
Took Office: January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office Beaumont Office
510 Cannon HOB
505 Orleans St
Washington, DC 20515 Beaumont, TX 77701
(202) 225-2831
(409) 835-0108
Lake Jackson Office
122 W. Way Ste., 301
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 285-0231
League City Office
174 Calder Rd. Ste., 150
League City, TX 77573
(281) 316-0231
District 15
Representative
Ruben Hinojosa
Took Office: January 1997
Next Election: 2014
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
2261 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2531
Edinburg Office
2864 W. Trenton Rd.
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 682-5545
Seguin Office
100 S. Austin St., Ste., 1
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-0457
District 16
Representative
Beto O’rourke
Took Office: January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
1721 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4831
El Paso Office
303 N. Oregon St. Ste., 210
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 541-1400
12 12 District 17
Representative
Bill Flores
Took Office: January 2011
Next Election: 2015
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
1030 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-6105
Waco Office
400 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 732-0748
Bryan Office
30000 Briarcrest Dr.
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 703-4037
Austin Office
14205 Burnett Rd
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 373-3378
District 18
Representative
Bill Flores
Took Office: January 1995
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2160 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3816
Acres Home Office
6719 W. Montgomery
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 691-4882
Fifth Ward
4300 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 227-7740
Houston Office
1919 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 655-0050
District 19
Representative Randy Neugebauer
Took Office: January 2003
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office Bing Spring Office
1424 Longworth HOB 1510 Scurry St.
Washington, DC 20515 Big Spring, TX 79720
(202) 225-4005
(432) 264-0722
Abilene Office
500 Chestnut St.
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 675-9779
Lubbock Office
611 University Ave. Ste.
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 763-1611
District 20
Representative Joaquin Castro
Took Office: January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
212 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3236
San Antonio Office
4715 Fredericksburg, Ste. 512
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 979-0737
District 21
Representative
John Carter
Took Office:
January 1987
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2409 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-8628
Austin Office
2211 S. IH-35
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 912-7508
Kerrville Office
301 Junction Hwy.
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 896-0168
San Antonio Office
1100 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 821-5024
13 13 District 22
Representative
Pete Olson
Took Office:
January 2009
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
312 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5951
Sugar Land Office
Pearland Office
1650 Hwy 6
6302 W. Broadway St.
Sugar Land, TX 77478 Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 494-2690
(281) 485-4855
Katy Office
22333 Grand Corner Dr.
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 889-7134
District 23
Representative
Pete Gallego
Took Office:
January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office Del Rio Office Eagle Pass Office
El Paso Office
San Antonio Office
431 Cannon HOB
1915 Veterans Blvd. 100 S. Monroe St.
124 S. Horizon Blvd. 1714 SW Military Dr.
Washington, DC 20515 Del Rio, TX 78840 Eagle Pass, TX 78852 Socorro, TX 79927
San Antonio, TX 78221
(202) 225-4511
(830) 488-6600
(830) 752-1864
(915) 872-1066
(210) 927-4592
District 24
Representative
Kenny Marchant
Took Office:
January 2005
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
Irving Office
1110 Longworth HOB
9901 E. Valley Ranch Pkwy
Washington, DC 20515
Irving, TX 75063
(202) 225-6605
(972) 556-0162
District 25
Representative
Roger Williams
Took Office:
January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
1122 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-9896
Austin Office
1005 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 473-8910
Cleburne Office
1 Walnut St.
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 774-2575
District 26
Representative
Michael Burgess
Took Office:
January 2003
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2336 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2919
Lake Dallas Office
2000 S. Stemmons Fwy
Lake Dallas, TX 75065
(940) 497-5031
14 14 District 27
Representative Blake Farenthold
Took Office: January 2011
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
117 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-7742
Victoria Office
5606 N. Navarro St. Ste. 203
Victoria, TX 77904
(361) 894-6446
Corpus Christi Office
101 N. Shoreline Blvd. Ste. 300
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 884-2222
District 28
Representative
Henry Cuellar
Took Office: January 2005
Next Election: 2014
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
2431 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-1640
San Antonio
615 E. Houston Street Ste., 563
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 271-2851
District 29
Representative Gene Green
Took Office: January 1993
Next Election: 2014
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
2470 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-1688
Houston East Office
11811 I-10 East
Houston, TX 77029
(713) 330-0761
Houston North Office
256 N. Sam Houston Parkway East Ste. 29
Houston, TX 77060
(281) 999-5879
District 30
Representative Eddie Johnson
Took Office: January 1993
Next Election: 2014
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
2468 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-8885
Dallas Office
3102 Maple Ave. Ste. 600
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-8885
District 31
Representative
John Carter
Took Office:
January 2003
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
409 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3864
Round Rock Office
Bell County Office
1717 IH 35 Ste. 303
6544B S. General Bruce Drive
Round Rock, TX 78664
Temple, TX 76502
(512) 246-1600
(254) 933-1392
15 15 District 32
Representative
Pete Sessions
Took Office:
January 2003
Next Election: 2014
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
2233 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2231
Dallas Office
12750 Merit Dr. Ste. 1434
Dallas, TX 75251
(972) 392-0505
District 33
Representative
Marc Veasey
Took Office:
January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
414 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-9897
Dallas Office
1881 Sylvan Ave. Ste. 108
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 741-1387
Fort Worth Office
4200 S. Freeway Ste. 412
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 920-9086
District 34
Representative
Filemon Vela
Took Office:
January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
437 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-9901
Alice Office
Brownsville Office
500 East Main
333 Ebony Ave.
Alice, TX 78332
Brownsville. TX 78520
(956) 544-8352
(956) 544-8352
San Benito Office
1390 W. Expressway 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 544-8352
District 35
Representative
Lloyd Doggett
Took Office:
January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Democrat
Washington DC Office
201 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4865
San Antonio Office
217 W. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 704-1080
Austin Office
th
300 East 8 St. #763
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 916-5921
District 36
Representative
Steve Stockman
Took Office:
January 2013
Next Election: 2015
Party: Republican
Washington DC Office
326 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-1555
Orange Office
Pasadena Office
420 Green Ave
8060 Spencer Hwy.
Orange, TX 77630 San Jacinto College, Building 1, Room 108
(409) 883-8075
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 478-2799
16 16 President Barack Obama
Took Office: January 2009
Next Election: Term Limited
Party: Democrat
Responsibilities • Veto Power
• Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Military
• Enforces Laws
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