Don Huffines
Donald Blaine Huffines, known as Don Huffines (born April 26, 1958), is an American conservative politician. From January 13, 2015, to January 8, 2019, Huffines served as a member of the Texas Senate for the 16th district.[1]
| Donald Blaine Huffines | |
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| Born | April 26, 1958 Commerce, Texas |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Dallas, Texas |
| Religion | Christianity |
He and his brother operate a real estate development firm in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; the family's fortune comes from their grandfather, who started a network of automotive dealerships still owned and operated by the family.
Huffines is running in the Republican primary on March 1, 2022, against the two-term incumbent Governor Greg Abbott.[2]. He advocates for securing the Texas-Mexico border/completing the wall, banning Critical race theory from Texas education, opposing abortion, eliminating property taxes, and prioritizing election integrity among others.[3]