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Don McLaughlin
Candidate for State House
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Biography
Don McLaughlin was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in November 2024, representing House District 80 as a Republican. He previously served as Mayor of Uvalde for nearly a decade, where he led the city through various crises, including the Robb Elementary shooting in 2022. In his first legislative session, McLaughlin passed seven bills, including the Uvalde Strong Act, focusing on school safety reforms.
Top Priorities
- Protecting schools and implementing school safety reforms
- Cracking down on foreign land ownership and illegal immigration
- Strengthening law enforcement and mental health services