Travis Washington, Jr.
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Travis Washington, Jr. was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 30th Congressional District of Texas.
Washington was defeated by Democratic incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson on November 6, 2012.[1]
Biography
Washington has served in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years. He also received a degree from Dallas Baptist University. In 2011, he received an M.S. in Military Operational Art from the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Campaign themes
2012
Washington's campaign website listed the following issues:[2]
- Education
- Excerpt: "The No Child Left behind Act needs to be reformed to minimize the role of the federal government in K-12 education systems. Though the bill was well intended, penalizing schools with low performance assessments has not been proven an effective community measure."
- Jobs/Economy
- Excerpt: "Raising corporate tax is counterproductive to ensuring the growth of our national economy. More tax equates to either higher cost or expense reduction."
- Healthcare Reform
- Excerpt: "As American citizens we should sustain our commitment towards a capitalist society. Universal health care and the resultant cost increase has become an additional burden on the middle-class."
- Energy
- Excerpt: "We need more energy and domestic energy production needs to become a priority. We should explore and utilize all options for alternative energy sources."
- National Security
- Excerpt: "I will support the institution and every volunteer who has served, is serving or wishes to serve in this Nation’s great military."
- Veterans
- Excerpt: "I have a message to every American military veteran in the world, “thank you for your service.” I would do everything I could to ensure you receive well deserved support in the community or abroad."
- Ethical Leadership
- Excerpt: "The American public deserves nothing less than elected government officials with high ethical conviction. You deserve a leader who will make decisions within the best interests of the constituent."
Elections
2012
Washington ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 30th District. He ran unopposed in the May 29 Republican primary. He ran against incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) and Ed Rankin (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Eddie Bernice Johnson Incumbent |
78.8% | 171,059 | |
| Republican | Travis Washington, Jr. | 19% | 41,222 | |
| Libertarian | Ed Rankin | 2.2% | 4,733 | |
| Total Votes | 217,014 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Personal
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Washington and his wife, Aynur Terzi Washington, have one son.
Recent news
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Footnotes
