Q&A: Meet the candidates running for State Representative, District 61

Why are you running?

I am running for state representative to represent Collin County voters' best interests and values in Austin.

If elected, what would be your top priorities?

My top priorities are the GOP legislative priorities and include defending our border, securing our elections, and protecting our children and families.

What will you bring to this office in terms of your qualifications or perspective?

As a long-time business owner, I will bring my experience gained from running multiple businesses and budgeting to the legislature.

What are the biggest issues facing the district today, and how do you plan to address them if elected?

One of the biggest issues facing Collin County and all of Texas is the problem of illegal drugs and human trafficking which are a direct result of the open border, and I will support Governor Abbott's ongoing efforts to secure our border and protect our communities.

Why are you running?

To help working families of Texas.

If elected, what would be your top priorities?

Lowering cost of home ownership and rental. Freedom of women's rights. Funding our neighborhood public schools.

What will you bring to this office in terms of your qualifications or perspective?

As a small business owner, I will work relentlessly to improve survival rate and success rate for small businesses in Collin County and all across Texas.

What are the biggest issues facing the district today, and how do you plan to address them if elected?

Home affordability is the single most percent of pay check expense that our families face. I will work with developers, builders to create more affordable homes to own, and high quality and safe rental communities with low rent. I will look into state and federal programs that may help our working ...