Here’s who’s running in the Republican primary for Congressional District 6 on March 5
James Buford
Age (as of March, 5 2024): 55
Campaign website: https://votebufordforcongress.com
Best way for voters to reach you: 4698779143
Occupation: Regional Maintenance Director
Education: AAA
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years)
CD6- 2022
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism.
Running for office, Precinct Chair and Rules Committee for the State Convention
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain:
No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain:
Yes, Chapter 13 and paid off debt
Who are your top three campaign contributors?
N/A
Why are you seeking this office?
Congressional District 6
What are the biggest challenges facing Congressional District 6?
Open borders affecting our schools, hospitals and housing. Small businesses/farmers are struggling.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?
Secure the border, small businesses and appropriations committees
How will you measure your success as a U.S. Representative?
By the Constitution and the constituents
Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)?
I would vote according to the constitution and I would listen to the constituents.
What should Congress do to address immigration and border security at the Texas-Mexico border?
Begin building the walls again and secure the borders; reimplement the remain in Mexico policy.
What should Congress do to respond to and prepare for population growth in North Texas?
This is not one of the enumerated powers of Congress.
What should be the top federal funding priorities for Congress and why?
Enumerated powers state to protect the citizens from invasions. We have to protect America first and foremost because this is what our forefathers wanted and required from the government.
Should the U.S. send additional foreign aid to Israel and Ukraine?
Ukraine, no. Israel, yes if needed.
What’s a Texas policy issue that’s important to you, but not necessarily as high profile? Why do you think it’s important?
The high speed railway. It is a land grab to take land from the farmers and families that have owned the land for decades.
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Cliff Wiley
Age (as of March, 5 2024): 49
Campaign website: www.wileyforcongress.com
Best way for voters to reach you: 9033907109
Occupation: Public High School Teacher
Education: Bachelors
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought, with years)
No
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement/activism.
Military veteran, teacher
Have you ever been arrested, charged with a crime or otherwise been part of a criminal proceeding? If yes, please explain:
No
Have you been involved in a civil lawsuit or bankruptcy proceeding? If yes, please explain:
No
Who are your top three campaign contributors?
JR Arnold ( srved in combat together) T Wiley ( brother)
Why are you seeking this office?
Because I can’t sit back and watch the country I love be destroyed from the inside by those we have elected to run it.
What are the biggest challenges facing Congressional District 6?
Border security, Agriculture regulations, small business regulations, no representation in Congress.
If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be?
Border security, reduction in federal spending, and elimination of administrative agencies.
How will you measure your success as a U.S. Representative?
By how closely my votes align with the values of those that live in TX6
Why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)?
Because we need somebody who has experience fighting for what is right and not going with the flow to avoid rocking the boat. We do not need a quiet professional right now, we need a fighter and a US Marine with combat experience on the ground can fill that need.
What should Congress do to address immigration and border security at the Texas-Mexico border?
SHUT IT DOWN!!!! Have a limited number of immigrants each month/year. We must stop the bleeding at our Southern border before any other legislation is addressed.
What should Congress do to respond to and prepare for population growth in North Texas?
Make housing more affordable and improve our public education system.
What should be the top federal funding priorities for Congress and why?
military, veteran programs, and social security
Should the U.S. send additional foreign aid to Israel and Ukraine?
No. We have too many priorities to work on here at home first.
What’s a Texas policy issue that’s important to you, but not necessarily as high profile? Why do you think it’s important?
Veteran homelessness. If we can house and care for illegal immigrants, we can do it for our veterans.
