Jay Dean (politician)
| Jay Dean | |
|---|---|
| Texas State Representative for District 7 (Gregg and Upshur Counties) | |
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Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | David Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Opelousas, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Website |
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Jay Dean is a Republican politician who represents District 7 in the Texas House of Representatives.[1]
Political background
Dean served seven years as a city councilman and then ten years as mayor of Longview, Texas, ending his term on May 15, 2016.[1][2]
In the 2016 primary election for Texas's 7th District, Dean campaigned for the Republican nomination on a platform of border security, job creation, and protecting East Texas water and other resources.[3]
There was no Democratic opponent to Dean in the general election held November 8, 2016.[4]
While Dean did not formally endorse a candidate in the U.S. presidential race, he stated he was "going to stick with my party", and that "Donald Trump has won the nomination of the party, and I definitely will be voting Republican".[4]
Political views
Dean has called himself a "social conservative". He is pro-life, and strongly supports the Second Amendment, stating that the crime rate drops when less gun control exists. As mayor of Longview, Dean refused to sign a proclamation for LGBT "pride."[5] In 2014, the city of Longview broke a contract with singer Ted Nugent to perform at Longview's Fourth of July concert, Mayor Dean stating that Nugent "didn’t really fit what we trying to put together, a family oriented program" after Nugent called Barack Obama a "subhuman mongrel."[6]
Personal
Dean was born in Opelousas, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree.[7]
Jay and his wife Jane "Pokie" moved to Longview in 1981.[7]
Dean is active in his church. The Deans have three children.[7]
References
- 1 2 Hicks, Caroline. "Jay Dean Wins State Rep. District 7". East Texas Matters. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ↑ Evans, Glenn (March 22, 2016). "As Representative, Jay Dean Hopes to Give Voice to East Texas". Longview News-Journal.
- ↑ Evans, Glenn (March 2, 2016). "Dean Tops Watts in Texas House Race". Longview News-Journal.
- 1 2 Evans, Glenn (October 10, 2016). "Northeast Texas GOP Standing by Trump". Longview News-Journal.
- ↑ Williams, Phillip (October 28, 2015). "State Rep Candidates Speak at East Texans For Liberty Meeting". The Gilmer Mirror.
- ↑ Chasmar, Jessica (March 27, 2014). "Ted Nugent Calls Mayor 'Racist,' 'Anti-Texas' After Town Pays Him Not To Show". The Washington Times.
- 1 2 3 "Jay Dean". Texas State Directory. May 15, 2009.
External links
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by David Simpson |
Texas State Representative for District 7 (Gregg and Upshur Counties) 2017– |
Succeeded by |
