3 Republicans seek to replace Rep. Matt Krause in north Fort Worth district. Here’s our pick
There are some good-sized shoes to fill in Texas House District 93. Rep. Matt Krause, who first won the seat 10 years ago, is running for district attorney. Three Republicans are vying for his spot.
Former Southlake Mayor Laura Hill, 64, earned our recommendation. Hill, who now lives in Fort Worth, would bring a solid focus on the district’s needs. Hill has focused on the importance of education and various ways to improve schools, as well as address the booming growth of the Alliance area.
As a former mayor, she understands the interplay between the state and local government and the need for cities to have an ally in Austin.
Cary Moon, 52, of Fort Worth has been on the Fort Worth City Council for several years and has strong business acumen that would prove useful in Austin. He’s earned our recommendation before.
But recent revelations about Moon’s arrest for driving while intoxicated are troubling. Moon has been contrite and has pledged to work on what he called a personal failing. But he faces a hearing later this month on charges that he violated his 18-month probation in several ways. It’s a sign he’s not ready for higher office.
Nate Schatzline, 30, of Fort Worth is a former pastor from California who is involved in local school issues, including critical race theory, and he’s an activist against sex trafficking. He’s polished but needs a better grasp on the district’s economic needs.
The district covers parts of North Fort Worth and Saginaw, as well as all of Haslet and Blue Mound.
Early voting starts Monday and ends Feb. 25 for the March 1 election. No Democrat is running, so the primary winner will likely secure the seat in November’s general election.
BEHIND THE STORY
MOREHey, who is behind these endorsements?
Members of the Editorial Board, which serves as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s institutional voice, decide candidates and positions to recommend to voters. The members of the board are: Cynthia M. Allen, columnist; Steve Coffman, editor and president; Bud Kennedy, columnist; Ryan J. Rusak, opinion editor; and Nicole Russell, opinion writer.
Members of our Community Advisory Board may also participate in candidate interviews and offer their views, but they do not vote on which candidate to recommend.
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How does the process work?
The Editorial Board interviews candidates, asking about positions on issues, experience and qualifications, and how they would approach holding the office for which they are running. Board members do additional research on candidates’ backgrounds and the issues at hand. After that, members discuss the candidates and generally aim to arrive at a consensus, though not necessarily unanimity. All members contribute observations and ideas, so the resulting editorials represent the board’s view, not a particular writer.
How do partisanship and ideology factor in?
We’re not tied to one party or the other, and our positions on issues range across the ideological spectrum. We tend to prefer candidates who align with our previously stated positions, but qualifications, temperament and experience are important, too.
This story was originally published February 11, 2022 at 5:05 AM.