U.S Congressional Special Election,
US Representative, District 18
A U.S. Representative is elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives where they help create federal laws that affect the entire country. They represent their district by listening to the concerns of people in their community and speaking on their behalf in Congress. A U.S. Representative votes on national issues like health care, the economy, and national security. They also work on the federal budget to decide how tax dollars are spent. Representatives serve on committees that focus on different areas like education or foreign policy. They are elected for two-year terms and there is no limit to the number of terms they can serve.
Candidates
Amanda Edwards
Carmen Maria Montiel
Carter Page
Christian Dashaun Menefee
Feldon Bonner II
George Edward Foreman IV
Isaiah R. Martin
Jolanda Jones
Ollie j. Knox
Reyna Anderson
Ronald Dwayne Whitfield
Stephen Huey
Tammie Jean Rochester
Theodis Daniel
Valencia Williams
Vince Duncan
Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Please identify what you believe are the two (2) most important issues directly affecting the 18th Congressional District. Describe your “specific” plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
My training in broadcasting, experience as a Realtor and nonprofit advocate, and my journey as an immigrant from Venezuela give me strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. I understand the dangers of socialism and the importance of faith, family, and freedom, values I’ll fight to protect in Congress.
www.carmen4congress.com
The two most important issues facing District 18 are public safety and flooding/infrastructure. Families in Houston deserve safe neighborhoods, yet crime continues to rise. I will support our law enforcement officers, oppose soft-on-crime policies, and work to strengthen community safety programs that protect families and businesses.
Flooding remains a constant threat, even though billions have been allocated to address it. I will demand transparency to track where those funds went, fight to ensure future resources are used effectively, and push for long-term infrastructure solutions so our families aren’t devastated every time a storm hits.
How do you plan to improve the quality of life for the people of the 18th Congressional District?
I plan to improve quality of life by tackling crime, demanding accountability for flooding funds, supporting small businesses, and empowering parents in education. By focusing on safety, opportunity, and transparency, we can build stronger families, thriving communities, and a brighter future for District 18. I will take advantage of Opportunity Zones to attract investors, create jobs, expand housing, and generate investment in better education for our community.
