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Richard H Davis

DEMOCRAT

Richard H Davis is running for Texas US Representative, District 14, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Richard H. Davis is originally from College Station. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Sam Houston State University and a degree in accounting from Cameron University. He lives with his wife, Beth, and has two children and one grandchild.

Professional background

Richard is currently retired. He previously worked as a controller and tax professional for construction companies, and as the owner of a bookkeeping, tax, and consulting firm.

Political background

Richard previously ran for the Texas House of Representatives, District 113, in 1992, but did not win.

Economy

Prioritizes addressing inflation and the economy.

Supports "a fair tax code that asks corporations and the ultra-wealthy to pay their share" and "eliminating inefficiency, fraud, and giveaways to special interests."

Favors "lowering energy costs, supporting affordable childcare, and ensuring working families can keep more of what they earn."

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Public Safety

Said, "I’ll support fair housing, equitable education funding, and reforms that eliminate racial bias in criminal justice."

Said, "I’ll support reforms that improve policing standards, emphasize de-escalation training, and ensure accountability when misconduct occurs. We can respect law enforcement while ensuring that everyone they serve is treated with dignity and fairness."

Supports creating rehabilitation and re-entry programs for non-violent offenders.

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Healthcare

Plans to "strengthen the Affordable Care Act" to lower expenses, and to support clinics, telehealth, and mobile health units for rural areas.

Plans to "rebuild public health infrastructure to respond faster to future health threats while strengthening local hospitals and clinics in underserved areas."

Supports access to abortion and initiatives to reduce maternal mortality rates, expand care, and support families after childbirth.

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Education

Supports restoring funding for educational programs.

Plans to expand opportunities for job training and apprenticeships.

Supports increasing teachers' salaries, modernizing schools, expanding support services, and increasing technical and workforce programs.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports restoring full funding to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for timely warnings.

Supports "responsible production" of oil, gas, hydrogen, and renewable energy while preparing for climate resilience.

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Voting & Elections

Plans to "restor[e] the Voting Rights Act, mak[e] Election Day more accessible, and ensur[e] secure, transparent ballot systems," and to reduce the influence of money in politics.

Opposes gerrymandering, the practice of drawing voting districts in a way that gives one political party or candidate an advantage over others.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Plans to support the military with strategic and accountable spending that provides service members with training, equipment, and pay.

Supports reforms to immigration "that secures our borders, respects human dignity, and supports" local businesses.

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