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By Mark Archibald
The House of Representatives is a 435-member body elected every two years. Along with other duties House members are tasked with originating all budget bills.
Often called the “People’s House” the lower chamber of our government is designed to represent the population of the United States most closely.
In one of those 435 districts three Republicans are running to represent Texas’s Sixth Congressional District. James Buford, a carpenter and business owner, Brian Stahl, a police officer with 21 years’ experience and incumbent Jake Ellzey, a former Naval aviator, who is seeking his fourth term in Congress.
Throughout this campaign Ellzey has remained bullish about his chances as well as for fellow Republicans this November.
“There is a long way to go until November, but there is a lot to celebrate over the last year. President Trump and Republicans in Congress have done a lot to protect America and make our country stronger,” he said.
During a recent interview with the Nav Co Chronicle, Ellzey talked about the legislative successes found in the so called Big Beautiful Bill which includes tax cuts and reforms the tax code.
He also discussed the recent passage of the Save America Act which would require valid identification to vote.
The legislation which passed the House by a 218-213 margin now moves to the Senate.
“This legislation is important because it ensures that elections nationwide are as free and fair as they are in Navarro County,” he said.
Ellzey, who is on the Appropriations Committee said that passing the twelve bills which dictate how tax revenue is spent on goods and services.
“After paying for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, there is about 25% of the budget remaining. That is what we have to work with and why we must prioritize defense spending,” he said.
For his part Buford says that if he is elected, he would work to both cut spending and grow the economy.
“It is the only way we will ever decrease the debt. I would also ask President Trump to make balanced budgets part of his legacy,” he said.
Buford, who expressed confidence in his campaign, said he would also work to deny access to government programs and education to illegal immigrants.
Stahl indicated he would cut spending by reducing the money Americans send to foreign countries.
“I support our allies, but I would stop funding countries that hate us, if you burn our flag in the street, you shouldn’t get our money,” he said.
Stahl and Buford both indicated one of the reasons they decided to challenge Congressman Ellzey is the perception that he has stopped listening to his constituents.
“He rarely holds live town halls,” said Stahl.
Buford added, regular people who elect Republicans feel ignored by the establishment.
Ellzey said that the current size of the district makes it difficult to be in every place.
“I have the best staff in Congress who have worked on and closed thousands of constituent casework files over the last year. I take constituent services very seriously, it is one of the things those in Congress can do individually to assist the people who live in the district,” he said.
Buford, Ellzey, and Stahl will face off March 3, polls will be open across Navarro County from 7 am -7pm.
The winner will face a Democratic challenger, Danny Minton, in November’s General Election.
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