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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 8, 2022 Texas General Election

Candidates for Governor, Texas

Greg Abbott - R

►Websitewww.gregabbott.com

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Beto O'Rourke - D

►Websitebetoorourke.com/

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Delilah Barrios - G

►Websitedelilahfortexas.com/

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Mark Jay Tippetts - L

►Websitemark4gov.com/

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Jacqueline Abernathy

►Websiteabernathyfortx.com/

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Mark V. Goloby

►Websitemarkgolobyfortexas.com/

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Greg Abbott

Beto O'Rourke

Mark Jay Tippetts

Jacqueline Abernathy

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Other Candidates

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Trump

Safe & Fair Elections

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Gerrymandering

Supreme Court Term Limits

Government Corruption and Ethics

Voting Rights

Money and Special Interests

Lobbying

State Governments

Voter Registration

False Online Information & Fake News

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Income Inequality

Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Auto Industry

Green Economy

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Green Farming

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Death Penalty

Incarcerations

Crimes Against Children

Rape

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Income Inequality

Labor

Health & Medical

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Health and Medical Insurance

Women's Health & Reproduction

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

HIV/AIDS

Hospitals and Medical Facilities

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Education

Student Debt & Forgiveness

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Pay

Community Colleges

Teacher Unions

Achievement Gaps like Black-White, Boy-Girl

Teacher Standards

Vocational and Technical Education

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Clean Air and Water

Green New Deal

Offshore Drilling

Net Zero & Reducing Emissions

Global Greenhouse Emissions

Natural Disasters

Public Lands & Water

Green Economy

Green Farming

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Roe v. Wade

Contraception

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Death Penalty

Cash Bail

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Racism & Race Relations

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Roe v. Wade

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Women’s Rights

Equal Rights Amendment

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Religion

Family

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Marijuana

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Gun Background Checks

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Gun Violence & Homicide

National Rifle Association (NRA)

Red Flag Laws

Gun Shows

Gun Registry

Gun Buyback Programs

Energy

Offshore Drilling

Auto Industry

Cap-and-Trade

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Dream Act

Undocumented Immigrants

White Supremacists

Visa Enforcement

Naturalization Backlog for Immigrants

14th Amendment

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Voter ID Laws

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Veterans Health Care

Veteran Suicide

Minorities

Racism & Race Relations

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Equal Rights Amendment

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Consumers & Food

Consumer Product Safety, Fraud and Protection

Consumers