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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Orlando Lopez

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Orlando is a project manager in the construction industry. He previously worked at a construction company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

Supports lowering everyday costs for families, including housing, taxes, utilities, healthcare, and childcare.

Economy

For Candidate Orlando Lopez on Issue public-safety:  
Supports gun safety measures including safe-storage laws, closing loopholes, expanding background checks, and keeping firearms away from violent offenders, while respecting responsible gun ownership and the Second Amendment.

Public Safety

Supports restoring access to reproductive care, ensuring medical clarity for doctors, and reducing preventable maternal deaths.

Healthcare

Supports strengthening public education by addressing teacher shortages, raising wages, improving classrooms, and opposing voucher schemes that divert funds from public schools.

Education

Energy & the Environment

As of January 22, 2026, Orlando Lopez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

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