Joseph Thomas (Texas)

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Joseph Thomas

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 4, 2019

Joseph Thomas ran for election to the Dallas City Council to represent District 7 in Texas. Thomas lost in the general election on May 4, 2019.

Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Dallas, Texas (2019)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Dallas City Council District 7

Adam Bazaldua defeated Tiffinni A. Young in the general runoff election for Dallas City Council District 7 on June 8, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Bazaldua (Nonpartisan)	51.1	2,140
		Tiffinni A. Young (Nonpartisan)	48.9	2,049

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,189
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General election

General election for Dallas City Council District 7

The following candidates ran in the general election for Dallas City Council District 7 on May 4, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Adam Bazaldua (Nonpartisan)	22.8	917
✔		Tiffinni A. Young (Nonpartisan)	22.2	891
	Submit photo	Korey Mack (Nonpartisan)	19.9	798
		Kevin Felder (Nonpartisan)	14.6	588
	Submit photo	Calvin Johnson (Nonpartisan)	8.0	323
		Joseph Thomas (Nonpartisan)	6.2	250
		Sandra Crenshaw (Nonpartisan)	3.2	128
	Submit photo	Yvette Gbalazeh (Nonpartisan)	1.5	61
	Submit photo	Sade Johnson (Nonpartisan)	1.5	61

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,017
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Joseph Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thomas' responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

District 7 Advisory Board Economic Opportunity/Zoning Increase City Service Levels

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Housing Economic Opportunity Poverty Stronger Neighborhoods Transparency

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Thomas Edwards SMU TRiO Upward Bound Dr. Louie White Lincoln RTV Teacher My parents Joe & Annette Thomas

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Story of Joseph in the Bible Genesis (several chapters)

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Leadership and a heart for people

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a Public Servant that loves helping people

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Strong Communication Servants Heart Collaborator

What legacy would you like to leave?

To make our District and the City of Dallas stronger

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11/01 I was 17 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Mentor/Tutor 4 years

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas because of celebrating the birth of Christ and spending time with my family

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

To be people oriented and have attended several council meetings

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

I can serve my community full-time

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