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John Huffman

REPUBLICAN

John Huffman is running for Texas State Senator, District 9.

Personal background

John Huffman is from Texas. He has a bachelor of arts in political science from Texas A&M University and a law degree from Georgetown University. He lives with his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children in Southlake. John attends Countryside Bible Church.

Professional background

John is a small business owner. He previously worked as an attorney.

Political background

John previously served on the Southlake City Council and later as the city's mayor. In 2024, John ran for U.S. House Texas District 26, but did not win.

Economy

Supports cutting taxes, particularly property taxes, and reducing government regulations.

Supports reducing government spending, lowering debt, and eliminating "bloated, abusive federal programs."

Supports creating more "missing middle housing" to expand access to homeownership.

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Public Safety

Supports legislation to ban "foreign adversaries", specifically the Chinese Communist Party, from purchasing property near military bases, farmland, or critical infrastructure in Texas.

Supports "truly secure borders" and enforcing immigration laws.

Opposes efforts to legalize recreational marjiuana and believes there needs to be clear, enforceable laws regarding THC products.

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Healthcare

Opposes abortion access.

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Education

Supports expanding school choice to allow parents to select their children's educational path.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding development of resources like oil, natural gas, and "next generation" nuclear to lower energy costs.

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Voting & Elections

Supports requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, quarterly voter-roll audits, and enhanced hand-count and risk-limiting audits.

Supports giving the Attorney General authority to prosecute election crimes when local offices refuse.

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