Shadi Zitoon
Shadi Zitoon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 12. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Zitoon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Shadi Zitoon was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2005.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas State Senate District 12
Incumbent Jane Nelson defeated Shadi Zitoon in the general election for Texas State Senate District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jane Nelson (R) | 62.3 | 293,399 |
 | Shadi Zitoon (D)  | 37.7 | 177,610 | |
| Total votes: 471,009 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 12
Shadi Zitoon defeated Randy Daniels in the Democratic primary for Texas State Senate District 12 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shadi Zitoon | 57.5 | 32,831 |
 | Randy Daniels | 42.5 | 24,291 | |
| Total votes: 57,122 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 12
Incumbent Jane Nelson advanced from the Republican primary for Texas State Senate District 12 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jane Nelson | 100.0 | 63,061 |
| Total votes: 63,061 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Shadi Zitoon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zitoon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a born and raised Texan. I graduated from Keller High School, before going on to The University of Texas at Arlington where I graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. I'm a working-class family man. In my day job, I am a Quality Analyst, which is a fancy way of saying problem-solver. I am running to represent all the people of Texas and the issues that are facing us.
- A Voice for All
- Increase Access and Lower the Cost of Healthcare
- Improve Education
Education is definitely an area of passion. When I was growing up it was not a question of am going to college, but what I was going to study. It always seemed that it was a natural extension to continue on and acquire the skills needed to have a good career.
Healthcare is another issue. I have faced the hard reality of the deficiencies of our healthcare system. People are not getting the care they need and are dying because they are afraid of hospital bills. Those who do get care are hit with hospital bills so large they have no choice other than bankruptcy. We can do better!
Trust and true understanding of the many major issues are probably 2 of the most important characteristics. One thing that sets me apart from other candidates, is that I have researched these issues personally and have a thorough understanding. This is what is needed to make real change, and it is one of the reasons I am so passionate about making changes to many areas of Texas legislation.
I would take seriously the duty to make the lives of all of my constituents better. I will represent what is best for the people, not what is best for big business. People must be able to trust their elected officials, and that starts with putting constituents first.
I would like people to remember me for making the world a better place. If I can make a difference in the life of even just one person, I would be happy, but if I could make a difference in the lives of all the people in District 12, I would be over the moon.
The first political event that I remember was George H.W. Bush attacking Iraq. We had just finished a baptism when we heard the news. I didn't really understand the significance at the time, but we now can see that was close to the beginning of our current wars in the Middle East.
Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
While it doesn't hurt to have political experience, it can sometimes be overrated. We need the voices in office that are championing the ideas that protect our youth, that protect the future of everyone. Sometimes too much experience in politics causes a person to lose sight of what things are like in the real world. This is why we need working-class people in all levels of government.
Our state and our country have the same major issue over the next decade, and that is division. This was seen in the last election, that turned Texas purple. I will work hard to unite our citizens, despite any political leanings. I will try my best with my inclusive policies to make sure that no voter feels unheard.
Relationships with other legislators will be required to help propel any legislation. Having the trust and respect of other members in the Senate could be the deciding factor for new urgently needed legislation. However, there must be a balance to ensure there are no conflicts of interest.
While there are many committees that are interesting to me, Education and Health and Human Services are the committees in areas I am most passionate about. I also have an interest in the Criminal Justice and Transportation committees.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ’’Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 24, 2020’’
