Candidate Comparisons

Texas House District 56: Erin Shank vs. Pat Curry

We evaluate candidates for the Texas Legislature based on 3 criteria:

  • We are looking for candidates who will support fully funding public schools.
  • We are looking for candidates who will vote NO on school vouchers.
  • We are looking for candidates who are focused on the real concerns facing public schools, not spreading harmful, unfounded narratives that undermine trust.

Texas House District 56 represents most of McLennan County except for East Waco. The candidates running for the seat are Erin Shank and Pat Curry.  It is an open seat previously held by Doc Anderson who retired, so there is no incumbent.

Criteria

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Which candidate seems better for public schools?

Funding

Both candidates say they would support better funding for public schools.

No difference

Vouchers

Shank says she would vote NO on vouchers. Curry is endorsed by Greg Abbott, so he will probably vote YES on vouchers.

Shank

Real Concerns vs. Scare Tactics

Neither candidate seems to be using unfounded scare tactics.

No difference.

Conclusion: Based on our criteria, Erin Shank seems like the better candidate to support public schools in Texas House District 56.

Erin Shank, additional information 

Pat Curry, additional information