County Judge: John Fitch: “I want to continue to serve Titus County with conservative leadership, common sense, traditional family values and a proven hard work ethic to make Titus County the best place to live and raise a family.” Issues: • Lowering taxes • Private property rights • Pro-life • Pro-second amendment • Supports law enforcement & first responders Kent Cooper: Brian Kent Cooper was born and raised in Mount Pleasant Texas. With a strong, well-established family in Titus County, he has successfully carried on his legacy to his two sons Brock and Steele Cooper.

Cole Hefner (R) Cole Hefner has been the state representative for House District Five since 2016, an insurance agent since 2015, a County Commissioner in 2010, and in his family’s construction business for 16 years. He is also a member of the Hide-A-Way Lake Kiwanis Club, East Texas Council Regional Review committee, a concealed handgun carrier, and a lifetime NRA member.

Paul Belew (R) Work: Criminal defense trial attorney 25+ years; member of the bar in five states Edu.: Law degree from Texas Wesleyan University Issue: Second amendment right to keep and bear arms, pro-life, secure our elections Issue: Fourth amendment right, no unreasonable search & seizure, criminal justice reform Issue: Legalize gaming and THC in Texas, use those monies to cut property tax Issue: Make Texas the leader in energy, health care, farming, border security, education Factoid: Named top 100 criminal defense attorneys (top 10 in Texas) by NTLA in 2018+ Kandy Kaye Horn (R) Work: Philanthropist & businesswoman CEO at Baroness Kandy K. Horn Foundation Edu.: MBA from University of Texas-Arlington, bachelors in business at Texas Christian University Issue: Successful Christian businesswoman, conservative, lifelong volunteer Issue: Decriminalize marijuana, advocacy for medical marijuana Issue: Pro-education and athleticism; pro elder/child nutrition Issue: A different kind of Republican, will not ask for donations, servant ready to serve Factoid: Her foundation has given millions to Texas non-profits: veterans, pro-life, etc.

George P. Bush (R) Work: TX Land Commissioner since 2014, equities firm 2007, Navy reserve, lawyer 2004 Edu.: Law degree from University of Texas-Austin, Bachelors in history at Rice University Issue: Secure border: fix asylum/ migrant policy, stop illegal immigrants, build the wall Issue: Government accountability: cut waste, zero-based budget, return to transparency Issue: Fight for survivors of human trafficking: put an end to this despicable crime Issue: Defend our law enforcement: will not tolerate defund-the-police Factoid: Co-founded the TX Hispanic Republicans; served in Afghanistan in 2010 Eva Guzman (R) Work: Supreme Court 2009, professor, judge 1999, lawyer 1989, factory job as a teen Edu.: Master of laws at Duke University, law degree at South TX College, Bachelors at University of Houston Issue: Push back against government overreach Issue: Stand up for law enforcement and veterans Issue: Defend the Constitution and our liberties, uphold the rule of law Issue: Demand election integrity, right to keep and bear arms, protect the unborn Factoid: Studied under U.S.

Todd M. Bullis (R) Work: Software industry at Rapid Apps (VP sales), WareTrends; concrete pumping Edu.: Graduate from Villiano High, self-made software engineer in constrution industry Issue: Bring a Biblical worldview to Texas; in politics, as in all things, honor God Issue: Texit, or, nullify federal laws & mandates that impact our God-given freedoms Issue: Abolish abortion in Texas, no vax/mask mandates, protect border, reform CPS Issue: Defund all public schools, election integrity, ban taxpayer-funded lobbying Factoid: Homeschools; has ten kids, three biological, seven adopted out of foster care Daniel Miller (R) Work: Texas Nationalist Movement president since 2005, Radio Free TX, tec consultant Edu.: Attended college; at age 22 he “decided to shove everything I have” at TEXIT Issue: Make Texas a free & independent nation again: sign the TEXIT referendum act Issue: Secure the border by directly challenging the federal government; protect the power grid Issue: Abolish the property tax; restor integrity in Texas elections Issue: Curtail governor’s executive order authority; protect our history & monuments Factoid: Author of two books, “TEXIT and “Line in the Sand”; ran for mayor at age 18 Dan Patrick (Incumbent) (R) Work: Lieut.

Sid Miller (Incumbent) (R) Work: Agriculture commissioner 2014-present, Texas House Rep 2000-2012 Edu.: Vocational ag education degree from Tarleton State University Issue: Defend and promote Texas agriculture Issue: Ensuring rural communities have good water and good infrastructure Issue: Fighting childhood obesity Issue: Constitutional freedoms & individual liberties for all Texans Factoid: Has won twenty world championship titles as a rodeo cowboy James White (R) Work: State Rep since 2010, teacher 1993, rancher, U.S. Army officer 1986-1992 (Berlin) Edu.: PhD & masters at University of Houston, Masters and Bachelors at Prairie View Agricultural University Issue: Strong border security Issue: Reducing taxes & spending; ensure Texas continues to lead in food, fiber, & fuel Issue: Eliminating red tape that harms small business and economic growth Issue: Pro-gun, pro-life, will fight back against the far-left extremists Factoid: An advisory board member with the Black Voices For Trump organization Carey A.

Dawayne Tipton (R) Work: Driller all over the globe, worked my way up from floor hand in Odessa, Texas Edu.: University of Central Arkansas Issue: Keeping oil and gas industry healthy and independent of job killing regulations Issue: Creation of high paying jobs while doing what is best for Texas families Issue: Fiscal conservative; maximizing the benefits of natural resources for all Issue: Work experience from exploration thru risk engineering on pipelines/ facilities Factoid: Operated in Gulf, Canada, Mozambique, Arctic; platform, ship, deep water Tom Slocum, Jr. (R) Work: Consultant in oil & gas industry 17 years, VP at Trifecta Sol., board of TWPEF Edu.: Bachelors at Texas A&M Issue: Will fight for border security: finish the wall, securing our state is top priority Issue: Title 16 knowledge for oil/gas/ mining; tweaks not drastic overhauls, no bailouts Issue: Conservative, vehement 2nd Amendment supporter, pro-life, family values Issue: Restore energy economy, push back on Biden’s gross overreach into oil & gas Factoid: Bitcoin & crypto mining expertise, will help TX become a leader in electricity Marvin Sarge Summers (R) Work: Oil & gas industry 30 years, US Army 1971-1992 Edu.: Joined army at age 18, stationed in Germany at age 19 Issue: Servant-leader with amazing leadership skills Issue: Committed to keeping our workers safe and our environment clean Issue: I love the oil & gas industry, I love Texas, & I love the United States of America Issue: In leadership positions my entire adult life, and I see no reason to quit now Factoid: Former board member of Oilfield Connections International Sarah Stogner (R) Work: Attorney in oil & gas industry, representing operators, service firms, landowners Edu.: Law degree and Bachelors from Louisiana State University Issue: Pledge to lead us to where the industry is strong and our environment is safe Issue: Bold leadership: Texans have tolerated crony capitalism far too long Issue: Make sure operators can use latest technology to tackle operational hurdles Issue: Willing to make people angry, sacrifice electability for doing the right thing Factoid: Risk management expertise: insurance/indemnity, smart contracts, blockchain Wayne Christian (Incumbent) (R) Work: Railroad commissioner since 2016, financial services at AIG, State Rep 1996 Edu.: Bachelors in business at Stephen F Austin University Issue: Fight against Biden’s Green New Deal, CLEAN Future, Paris Climate Accord Issue: No big government: it increases costs, kills jobs, harms national security Issue: Fight frivolous regulations: consistent, predictable, & based on sound science Issue: Stand strong for free markets and American energy dominance Factoid: His country/gospel band, Mercy River Boys, were Grammy finalists in 1979.

Mark V. Goloby (R) Work: Founded TC Tech.

Ben Armenta (R) Work: Manager at Credera since 2015, Accenture 2006, Ohio non-profit 2003, teacher 2001 Edu.: Studied Education at Texas A&M, finished degree at University Houston-Downtown Issue: Generate billions of dollars for public education; ensure ban of CRT indoctrination Issue: Preserve & restore the Alamo: tell the true story clearly, fearlessly, and boldly Issue: Help Texans back on feet after disasters; reduce COVID deaths in veteran homes Issue: As a consultant, led complex transformations within the oil and gas industry Factoid: Former board trustee for the Houston Region Business Coalition Tim Westley (R) Work: TX GOP historian since 2020, University of Phoenix professor 2010, pastor 12 years ~2005 Edu.: Education PhD from Trident University, religion Masters and Bachelors from Wayland University Issue: Energy independence with oil and gas, balance growth & environmental stewardship Issue: Border security & illegal immigration: ensure land leases to help secure border Issue: Boost rankings of Texas schools via wise investment; treat veterans w/ excellence Issue: Protect the Alamo from threatened re-imagining; prep disaster-relief beforehand Factoid: The 2016 & 2018 Republican nominee for U.S. Rep in CD 15 John Spiers (R) Work: Heart surgeon 1988, lawyer 2008 (after hand-injury); Army Reserve 1985-2001 Edu.: Law at University of Houston, surgery at Baylor, med school University of Tennesee, chemistry at Duke Issue: Preserve the Alamo as a beacon of liberty, leave Cenotaph, no rewriting history Issue: Serve veterans w/ dignity, help get them care they earned, cooperate with TVC Issue: Assist Texans recovering from disaster, cut bureaucracy, less planning-delays Issue: Maximize revenue via public lands: remove use-barriers, but no foreign governments Factoid: Wife is TFRW VP, assistant scoutmaster since 2010, lifetime NRA, Federalist Society Rufus Lopez (R) Work: Attorney since 1965, mediator since 2005; banker 1980s; visiting professor, Ukraine/Russia/Czech Edu.: Master of Laws at Lazarski University (Poland), law degree and Bachelors degree at Baylor University Issue: Hard work & dignity; protect vets: low-rate loans, more nursing homes & cemeteries Issue: Maximize permanent school fund investments for public schools and 52 universities Issue: Preserve TX parks and wildlife ( farmer vineyard owner); strong power grid, w/ renewables Issue: Create historical statuary-cemetery for statues & art; improve Alamo, keep Cenotaph Factoid: Ran for 341st district judge 2012; cases in real estate, international contracts, cryptocurrency Dawn Buckingham (R) Work: State Senator since 2016, school board 2014-2015, oculoplastic eye surgeon Edu.: Med school at University of Texas in Galveston, Bachelors from University of Texas-Austin Issue: Illegal immigration: passionate believer in the need for a secure border Issue: Improving public education: well-funded and sound public education system Issue: Protecting the Alamo: leave Cenotaph alone, stop Democrats from rewriting our past Issue: Hurricane recovery, protecting jobs, protecting life, election integrity Factoid: Volunteer firefighter, graduate of A&M Fire School Weston Martinez (R) Work: TX real estate commissioner 6 years, SREC 2010, mediator, AT&T/SW-Bell 26 years Edu.: business at Wayland Baptist U., studied at Dallas Baptist + Texas A&M-Kingsville Issue: Save the Alamo, build the wall, protect elections Issue: Manage public lands investments for veterans and for education Issue: Stand up to leftist Democrats, as well as moderates within the Republican Party Issue: Conservative pro-business free market approach, founded oil and gas industry startup Factoid: NCAA bull rider during college; executive pastor at Friendship Church Don W.

Evan Young (R) Work: TX Supreme Court 2021, TX judicial council 2017, professor UT-Austin 2015 Edu.: Law degree at Yale, history at Oxford as Marshall Scholar, history at Duke Universtiy Issue: Faithfully apply our Constitution & laws as written, without fear or favor Issue: Defend freedom and self-governance, principles our country & state were built on Issue: Dedication to service, faith, family, and the rule of law; protect religious liberty Issue: Equality under the law, for everyone, on exactly the same terms Factoid: DOJ lawyer at Baghdad embassy, clerked for Scalia, won Supreme Court case David J. Schenck (R) Work: TX Court of Appeals since 2015, deputy TX Attorney General 2010, professor at SMU Edu.: Law degree Baylor Univsersity (valedictorian) 1992, Bachelors at SUNY-Albany Issue: Strict, conservative constructionist, committed to the Constitution & rule of law Issue: Protect the right of all Texans to an honest, competent, and impartial judiciary Issue: Ethical, principled stalwart, will stand up against cronyism and pay-forplay Issue: Tough but fair, will call them like I see them, free of bias and outside influence Factoid: Texas lottery commissioner, clerked for Politz at 5th Federal Appeals court.