Jason is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for African American Studies. He works at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he has been for nearly 18 years. He is a nationally recognized scholar whose research explores race, religion, and social attitudes and has authored two books and numerous articles in leading academic journals.

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Jason Shelton is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for African American Studies. He works at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he has been for nearly 18 years. He is a nationally recognized scholar whose research explores race, religion, and social attitudes and has authored two books and numerous articles in leading academic journals.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Supports reducing "unnecessary red tape" to foster innovation, attract investment, and strengthen the local economy.

Believes in reducing inefficiencies and increasing transparency in city operations to keep taxes low while delivering high-quality services.

Supports collaboration between schools and local businesses to prepare students for future careers and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

- Supports reducing "unnecessary red tape" to foster innovation, attract investment, and strengthen the local economy.
- Believes in reducing inefficiencies and increasing transparency in city operations to keep taxes low while delivering high-quality services.
- Supports collaboration between schools and local businesses to prepare students for future careers and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

Economy

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports providing police, firefighters, and first responders with more resources.

- Supports providing police, firefighters, and first responders with more resources.

Public Safety

Supports energy-efficient, cost-effective transportation solutions.

- Supports energy-efficient, cost-effective transportation solutions.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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