Conclusion: Based on our criteria, Albert Hunter seems like the better candidate to support public schools.
Explanation
Texas House District 13 represents most of East Waco and several surrounding counties. The candidates running for the seat are Albert Hunter and Angelia Orr. Orr is the incumbent.
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 will stick to real concerns facing public schools, not spreading harmful, unfounded narratives that undermine trust.
Here's how the candidates compare on these three criteria:
Better funding
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- Summary: Both candidates say they would support better funding for public schools. (Detail)
- Which candidate seems better for public schools? No Difference
NO Vouchers
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- Summary: Hunter says he would vote NO on vouchers. Orr is endorsed by Greg Abbott, so she will probably vote YES on vouchers. (Detail)
- Which candidate seems better for public schools? Hunter
Stick to Real Concerns
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- Summary: Hunter is a retired math teacher. He has first-hand experience of the real concerns facing public schools. Orr’s website refers to, “Radical leftist ideologies seeking to indoctrinate our children.” (Detail)
- Which candidate seems better for public schools? Hunter