City of Austin : City Council, District 1
I think for me, the better question is: why do you identify as a Democratic Socialist? We are socialists because …
Lewis Conway Jr.
As a young child, I grew up reading and watching videos about the Civil Rights movement. I learned about pioneers …
Vincent Harding
I choose to belong to a party of inclusion. I believe in a government that enhances the lives of its …
Natasha Harper-Madison
I identify with the following values: Expanding access to affordable housing, public transit and childcare. Raising income and creating good-paying …
Mariana Salazar
City of Austin : City Council, District 3
As a young child I went to the Polls with my Dad and he always voted Democrat. He believed the …
Susana Almanza
There are many reasons, largely including that the Democratic party stood (and continues to stand) up for civil rights, health …
Amit Motwani
I’m proud to be a Democrat because while Republicans are working to take away funding for healthcare, dismantle public education, …
Sabino “Pio” Renteria
City of Austin : City Council, District 5
I believe my background in labor, social work, public service law, and healthcare is part of what it means to …
Ann Kitchen
City of Austin : City Council, District 8
I’m a lifelong Democrat and it has been the Democratic Party that best matches my values. I believe every person, …
Rich DePalma
Because the Democratic Party is the party that cares about people. We believe that every person–regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, …
Bobby Levinski
City of Austin : City Council, District 9
I believe that the Democratic Party is the party of fair play, equity, community, and working families. I am a …
Kathie Tovo
City of Austin : Mayor
First and foremost, I believe all people should be treated with dignity and respect. All people should have access to …
John Doe
First and foremost, I believe all people should be treated with dignity and respect. All people should have access to …
Steve Adler
I voted for the Democrat party for my first election in 2008, abstained from midterms due to dissolution, then for …
Travis Duncan
I identify as a Democrat because I believe in the party’s basic principles: that everyone deserves an equal opportunity regardless …