Incumbent Republican Brian Babin and Democrat Dayna Steele will both appear on the ballot on Nov. 5 for the race.
District 36 covers the northern part of Galveston County, as well as parts of Brazoria, Chambers and Harris counties, according to a map from the U.S. House website. Cities include League City, Seabrook, La Porte and Baytown, among others.
Early voting starts Oct. 21. Election Day will be held Nov. 5.
Candidates were asked to limit their answers to 50 words and asked to address the question and not attack other candidates. Answers may have been cut or edited to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.
*Indicates incumbent.
Brian Babin*
Experience:
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire by press time.
Candidate Website:
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Contact Information:
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If elected, what would your top priorities be?
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What, in your opinion, is the biggest issue or challenge facing your district right now?
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How does your experience prepare you for this role?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire by press time.
Are there any economic-related policies you think the federal government should focus on?
Candidate did not respond to the questionnaire by press time.
With space being a growing industry in the area, what policies would you support to continue that trend?
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Dayna Steele
Experience:
writer, successful entrepreneur and business owner, Alzheimer's caregiver advocate, rock radio Hall of Famer
Candidate Website:
https://www.daynasteele.com
Contact Information:
use website contact form https://www.daynasteele.com
If elected, what would your top priorities be?
Women's reproductive rights, protecting Social Security, expanding Medicare to cover long term care for aging with dignity, keeping NASA funded, small business incentives, first-time home buyer incentives, childcare tax credits, gun sense safety, protecting unions and protecting democracy so that another Jan. 6 … never happens again.
What, in your opinion, is the biggest issue or challenge facing your district right now?
Women's reproductive rights. I miscarried three times trying to be a mother, but I had access to drugs, procedures and medical care needed so I could continue to try. Women are bleeding out and losing their chance to ever get pregnant again with health care dictated by politicians and not doctors.
How does your experience prepare you for this role?
I've been in communications my entire adult life, working with people to play their favorite music and help in their communities. As an Alzheimer's caregiver advocate, I listen to families around the country and know the healthcare and financial challenges they face. I have written 17 books on success.
Are there any economic-related policies you think the federal government should focus on?
Health care plus education equals jobs. Fund public education, reduce middle-class taxes, raise taxes on the wealthy, affordable health care for all, affordable community college, ban predatory education loans, first-time home buyer incentives, expand childcare tax credits, preschool and after-school programs, financial aid for aging loved ones care [and] price gouging laws.
With space being a growing industry in the area, what policies would you support to continue that trend?
NASA needs to explain its accomplishments to Americans better and what's in it for them—like spinoffs that touch our lives. NASA gives us a better and safer future with research, exploration and technology daily. Sell that to the American people, and they will demand more funding from Congress.
