We must stabilize health care markets and protect the Affordable Care Act. Allow for student loan debt refinancing: We must make it easier for students and recent graduates to pay off their student loan debt. I've spent my first term in Congress putting North Texans first. Genevieve Collins defeated Floyd McLendon Jr., Jon Hollis, Jeff Tokar, and Mark Sackett in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 32 on March 3, 2020. display: inline-block; function indicateScroll (){ Lower the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies: Current federal law prohibits Medicare from directly negotiating drug prices. } } He served as special assistant in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of General Counsel. font-size: 12px; The results have been certified. Prior to the dual, the teams wrestled six extra matches. position: relative; Ensure due process of law: All people seeking entry into the United States must be guaranteed due process of law and families should never be separated at the border. Teachers are responsible for our most valuable resource, our kids, and we as a nation must do more to support them. That's why I led the effort to protect our health care and fought back against the Trump Administration's lawsuit that would gut the ACA. Ranked No. With support from my community, I went to Baylor, played in the NFL and became a civil rights lawyer, served in the Obama Administration and now I represent my home in Congress. Enact Automatic voter registration at the age of 18: Every American should be automatically registered to vote when they turn 18. } } Court of Criminal Appeals | Davenport, Cale Background checks are the best way to ensure folks who are a danger to themselves or others, cannot buy firearms. View District Map . font-weight: 200; Republican. } font-size: .9em; } Eliminate partisan gerrymandering: Voters should pick their representatives—not the other way around. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; In Congress, I will speak out against any and all efforts by foreign countries to enact laws and policies targeting their LGBTQ citizens, and will ensure that American taxpayer funds are never used to perpetuate discrimination abroad. } Elections calendar | I will keep working in Congress to ramp up testing, tracing and treatment, deliver economic relief to North Texans and support our local governments. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} letter-spacing: 0.03em; background-color: grey; Stand with Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood provides lifesaving access to preventative care, including cancer screenings, for millions of women and men, many of whom are low-income and would have no other way to see a doctor. position: absolute; padding-top: 3px; .results_row.winner { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. } When a few individuals and giant corporations can spend hundreds of millions of dollars influencing our elections and pushing their personal agendas, they overpower the interests of everyday people. Animal welfare is an issue that crosses party and ideological lines. padding-bottom: 8px; Protect transgender members of our military and recruits: Congress must protect our brave servicemembers, and those seeking to join our military, regardless of their gender identity. } We have lost 200,000 American lives and counting to COVID-19, and it didn't have to be this way. font-size: 16px; “ We fear that your initial Federal Emergency … margin-bottom: .75em; Rebuild the decaying infrastructure of our public school system: Our children deserve better than to go to school in buildings that are falling apart around them. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } } } | Without it, we are powerless to exercise any other right our Constitution guarantees. Nebraska finished 5-1 in the extra bouts, with Tucker Sjomeling, Ridge Lovett, Jevon Parrish, Silas Allred and Cale Davidson picking up victories. display: inline-block; The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 32 on March 6, 2018. Red flag laws give family members and law enforcement officials the ability to temporarily restrict access to firearms to individuals who are at risk. This funding, which Pete Sessions voted to cut, is a lifeline for many Texas families that I will work to protect in Congress. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { I will speak out against harassment, assault, and gender-based violence in all its forms. 3) Jobs and the Economy[4][5]. .inner_percentage.Green { clear: both; In Congress, I will support efforts like the Democracy Restoration Act to restore voting rights in federal elections to those who have paid their debts to society. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. color: black; Texas is home to the largest uninsured population, and that number has risen since the spread of COVID-19. ... the World Series or Olympics,” said the Rev. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. Click here to read the survey answers. } Robb, Eric .top_disclaimer { As a civil right attorney, I believe we must stand united against all forms of prejudice, and as a member of Congress I will work to continue to erase all barriers to equality in our society. } Ban conversion therapy: Programs that purport to be able to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity are not only discredited scams, they perpetuate bigotry. .results_row { padding-left: 0; But we still have so much work to do to make sure everyone can achieve their version of the American dream. I ran for Congress in 2018, because Washington wasn't working for North Texans. Gaona, Nathan Medicare is the largest buyer in the prescription drug market, accounting for nearly one third of all pharmaceutical buying. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} position: relative; .widget-row { We can and must do more. Raising the minimum wage puts more spending power in the hands of workers, improving the economy and reducing inequality. This Supreme Court ruling has been used to corrupt our politics with a flood of money from corporations and special interests. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. No longer can insurers treat you differently because of a pre-existing condition or impose an annual or lifetime cap, and parents can now keep their children on their health insurance plans until they’re 26. text-align: center; Kelber, Mikey Require criminal background checks on every gun sale: Background checks protect the rights of responsible gun owners and save lives. Invest in job training programs for the 21st Century: A shrinking world and increasing automation have dramatically changed the workforce needs of the modern American economy, but our workforce development is stuck in the past. 1 in the country, Steveson began his quest for a 2021 national title with a 23-8 technical fall against Christian Lance. font-weight: bold; Colin Allred (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 32nd Congressional District. overflow-y: hidden; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0px; School districts in Texas | margin: 8px auto; View Full Bio, Isaiah overflow-x: scroll; display: block; display: inline-block; } And the pay gap is even wider for women of color. Chad Wolfe, Mark The best opinions, comments and analysis from The Telegraph. top: 2px; margin-left: 20px; Wilson, Colton Ban the sale of dog and cat meat: I support a ban on the sale of dog and cat meat in the United States. Provide a pathway to earned citizenship: Those who are obeying the law, working hard, and contributing to our economy should have a pathway to earned citizenship. .race_header.green { Research shows that access to early learning is critical for the development of a child over their lifetime. max-width: 600px; The following table shows a list of notable endorsements made by this individual or organization. In that role, I oversaw the voter registration efforts of hundreds of volunteers and a comprehensive poll watcher program that helped thousands of North Texans vote who might not have been able to otherwise.

} height: 22px; This bipartisan solution can and will save lives. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here. margin-bottom:0px; } .votebox_legend { The district includes just over half of his native San Antonio, as well as some of its nearby suburbs.From 2003 to 2013, Castro represented the 125th district in the Texas House of Representatives. We must address the current healthcare crisis in Texas by expanding coverage through competition and lower costs and tackling the cost of prescription drugs so that no North Texan has to ration their medications. I grew up in Texas, and I’ve always respected guns and the protecting afforded to individuals’ liberty by the 2nd Amendment. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. padding-bottom: 3px; .electionsectionheading { Energy | Public education | font-weight: 400; .race_header { Viewer discretion is advised. position: absolute; .non_result_row { Public pensions | Municipal Courts | margin: auto; background-color: green; Today, however, the corrupt influence of money in our democracy, along with efforts to suppress voting, are drowning out the voices of the American people and destroying faith in our government. color: #888; Court of Appeals | Pass the Disclose Act: The Disclose Act has been introduced several times in Congress since 2010. vertical-align: top; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { } But today, we are not doing enough to make sure every child has access to the education they deserve. } } .indicate_scroll { These are earned benefits that our senior citizens count on after they have worked to pay into these programs throughout their lives. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { background-color: #003388; position: relative; We should allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices directly, which would leverage its enormous purchasing power and lower the costs of prescription drugs for all Americans. Hardy, John .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} background-color: #db0000; The 6 th district is currently vacant. margin-bottom: 4px; 2021 legislative session | background-color: white; What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia. This must end. .non_result_row th { We must reject the idea that random, regular church and school shootings are a part of American life and that our elected officials are powerless to stop them. border:1px solid #FFB81F; margin: 0; Helping to make child care affordable for working families will enable more parents to continue to work full-time. width: 43%; width: 100% text-align: center; .widget-value { U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Texas' 32nd Congressional District election, 2020, Texas' 32nd Congressional District election, 2018, Texas' 32nd Congressional District election (March 6, 2018 Democratic primary), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Colin_Allred&oldid=8278355, Tracking election color: white; Lovett, Christian What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? .votebox-results-cell--check { }. width: 100%; Serving in the military and defending your country is a basic right of citizenship, and we should be thanking and supporting all those who are willing to serve. overflow-y: hidden; We must work to keep these weapons off our streets, out of our schools, and away from those who seek to do harm. Shutts. font-style: italic; font-style: italic; text-align: center; I've been endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of my bipartisan record. We can help by allowing undergraduate borrowers to refinance their debt at the same rates offered to new borrowers in their student loan program—the same way homeowners can refinance a mortgage. I’ll always fight to protect Medicare and Social Security because North Texans should be able to retire with dignity. Parrish. width: 50%; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { This policy has been good for giant pharmaceutical companies, but it has not served the American people. I will resist efforts to dismantle Title IX protections for victims of sexual assault on campuses across the nation-- we need to reinforce and expand sexual violence prevention programs in our schools, not roll back protections. Twitter Facebook AuctionZip is the world's largest online auction marketplace for local auctions - today, this weekend, and every day. Source. In Congress, I will stand up for the rights of responsible gun owners and support common sense approaches to reducing gun violence such as criminal background checks on all gun sales, keeping guns out of the hands of violent criminals, domestic abusers, and those that are a danger to themselves or others. margin-right: 10px; The Act is a response to Citizens United opening the floodgates to special interest money in our elections and would ban corporations with more than 20% foreign ownership from contributing to campaigns, while increasing transparency for large organizations making political ads.