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November 3, 2020 Texas General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 5, Texas

Lance Gooden - R

►Websitegooden.house.gov/

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Carolyn F. Salter - D

►Websitewww.salterfortexas.com/

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Kevin A. Hale - L

►Websitegivecongresshale.nationbuilder.com/

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Lance Gooden

Carolyn F. Salter

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Housing & Communities

Housing

Rural America

Clean and Livable Environment

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Prescription Drugs

Pre-Existing Conditions

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Medicaid

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

National Security

Sanctuary Cities

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Government Corruption and Ethics

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Jobs

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Labor, Wages & Unions

Wages

Education & Schools

Education

Environment & Climate Change

Climate Change & Global Warming

Public Lands & Water

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Courts, Laws & Justice

Constitution

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Rural Internet Access

Taxes

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans Administration (VA)

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits