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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

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Opinions of Other Candidates

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Minority & Women-Owned Businesses

Auto Industry

Green Economy

Green Farming

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Labor

Health & Medical

Women's Health & Reproduction

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

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

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

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

Contraception

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Safe & Fair Elections

Trump

State Governments

False Online Information & Fake News

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Death Penalty

Cash Bail

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Death Penalty

Incarcerations

Crimes Against Children

Rape

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Racism & Race Relations

LGBTQ+

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Women’s Rights

Equal Rights Amendment

Racial Discrimination & Disparities

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

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

Auto Industry

Cap-and-Trade

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

14th Amendment

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Voter ID Laws

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

Consumers