Who Richard is
Richard Peña Raymond has represented Laredo in the Texas House since 2001, making him one of the longest-serving Hispanic legislators in the country.
About Richard
He broke with most Democrats in 2021 to vote for the permitless-carry gun bill, showing a moderate streak in a heavily Democratic district.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsAgree
- Immigration & BorderUnknown
- Housing & AffordabilityUnknown
- Public EducationUnknown
- Election IntegrityUnknown
- HealthcareUnknown
- Social Security & MedicareUnknown
- Gun PolicyAgree
- Climate & EnergyUnknown
Also on the ballot for TX State House • District 42
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Teresa Johnson-HernandezDr. Teresa Johnson-Hernandez is a Laredo small business owner and healthcare provider who runs her practice with her husband Leonel.
About Teresa
She describes herself as a woman of faith and says her top priority is a regional water project to secure Laredo's water supply.