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Andrew Turner

DEMOCRAT

Andrew Turner is running for Texas State Representative, District 59, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Andrew Turner has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in engineering management from Tarleton State University. He is married.

Professional background

Andrew is a mechanic at the Texas Air National Guard, where he has worked since 2013. He previously served in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the Cutter Venturous from 2008 to 2013, conducting border enforcement, drug interdiction, and search-and-rescue missions.

Economy

Supports "private-sector and public-service unions."

Believes in tax deductions for homeowners who "take initiative in property upkeep."

Wants to eliminate property taxes for paid-off homes and retired military members.

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Public Safety

Wants mandatory minimum sentences for firearm theft and increased penalties for those distributing fentanyl.

Plans to "prioritize funding" for state forensic labs to "eliminate the DNA and evidence backlogs."

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Healthcare

Aims to create a "marketplace where private and non-profit options are affordable enough that fewer Texans need to rely on public safety nets."

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Education

Opposes school voucher programs that "drain our neighborhood schools to subsidize private tuition."

Wants to return "public tax dollars to public schools and build a direct pipeline from our classrooms to high-paying Texas careers."

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Energy & the Environment

As of January 22, 2026, Andrew Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Voting & Elections

Supports term limits and ranked choice voting.

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