Texas’ 2nd District — Rating: Solid Republican
Interview Date: July 26, 2018
Date of Birth: July 21, 1970; Houston, Texas
Education: Duke (1992 B.A.), Univ. of Texas Law School (1995 JD), Rice Business School (2001 MBA)
Elected Office: None; First run for office
Current Outlook: Some Democrats…
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