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November 5, 2024 Texas General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Texas

Colin Allred - D

►Websitecolinallred.com/

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Ted Cruz - R

►Websitewww.tedcruz.org/

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Ted Cruz

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Opinions of Other Candidates

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Trade

Economic Stimulus

Income Inequality

Middle Class & Its Decline

Labor, Wages & Unions

Income Inequality

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Health & Medical

Women's Health & Reproduction

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Public Option

HIV/AIDS

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Regulation

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Oil Industry

Coal

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Violence Against Women Act

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

Money and Special Interests

527 Stealth & Super PACs

Campaign Finance Reform

Government & Religion

Campaign Spending Limits

Banks & Finance

Big Banks & Too Big to Fail

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Police Reform

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

USA Patriot Act

Marriage Left to States

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family Values

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Gun Background Checks

High Capacity Amo & Gun Locks

Local Gun Laws

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Oil Drilling

Oil Industry

Coal

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Immigration Policy & Reform

Dream Act

Illegal Immigration Amnesty

Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants

National Security Agency (NSA) & Citizen Surveillance

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Internet Neutrality

Taxes

Taxing the Wealthiest

Property Taxes

Income Taxes

Taxes on Interest, Dividends, and Capital Gains

Tax Reform

Foreign Policy

China

Iran

Iran Nuclear Deal & Sanctions

Israel

Syria

ISIS

Other Arab Countries, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Defense

ISIS

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security Reform

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Entitlements

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Minorities

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Same Sex Marriage

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Homosexuality as Sin

Marriage Left to States