U.S. Senator
Six-year term. One of two members of the U.S. Senate from Texas. With the U.S. House, the Senate makes laws; raises revenues, appropriates federal funds and manages the federal debt; regulates commerce among states and with other nations; declares war and maintains and regulates the military; establishes the federal court system and defines federal crimes; and directs the census every ten years. The Senate has the exclusive power to advise and consent on presidentialnominations to executive and judicial offices, to ratify U.S. treaties, and to try impeachments. Current annual salary: $174,000
CANDIDATES:
- Ken Paxton(Republican)
- James Talarico(Democrat)
- Ted Brown(Libertarian)
- Avery Ayers(Write-in)
- Zul Mohamed(Write-in)
- Bradford “Brad” Hall(Write-in)
- Jade Simmons(Independent | Write-in)
CANDIDATE QUESTIONS
Qualifications
What training, experience, and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Economy
What policies would you support to reduce income inequality and expand economic opportunity?
Balance of Power
What specific actions would you take to protect the Constitution’s system of checks and balances?
Healthcare
What specific steps would you take to make healthcare more affordable for American families?
Voting Rights
What voting rights legislation would you support to ensure voters’ ability to participate in our democratic processes?
