Jay Hardaway
Candidate for State Representative, 71st District
Background
- Occupation
- Finance / oil and gas
- Campaign website
- jayhardawayfortexas.com
A former Abilene City Council member (2014–2017) who was district director for U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington and senior policy advisor to state Rep. Stan Lambert; he works in his family's business in Albany.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges permanent tax cuts.
ReportIssues and Priorities — Jay Hardaway for TexasCampaign website · jayhardawayfortexas.com
“Deliver meaningful, permanent tax cuts to protect hardworking families.”
Public safety
Pledges to stop illegal immigration.
ReportIssues and Priorities — Jay Hardaway for TexasCampaign website · jayhardawayfortexas.com
“Defend Texas communities and stop illegal immigration.”
Education
Supports empowering parents and keeping politics out of classrooms.
ReportIssues and Priorities — Jay Hardaway for TexasCampaign website · jayhardawayfortexas.com
“empower parents, and keep politics out of classrooms.”
Housing
Opposes abusive use of eminent domain against landowners.
ReportIssues and Priorities — Jay Hardaway for TexasCampaign website · jayhardawayfortexas.com
“Defend landowners against abusive eminent domain.”
Health & human services
Opposes abortion.
ReportIssues and Priorities — Jay Hardaway for TexasCampaign website · jayhardawayfortexas.com
“Protect the unborn, safeguard the Second Amendment.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jay Hardaway on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- Qualified Candidates Information: 2026 November General Election, State Representative — Texas Secretary of State Candidate Bio Portal
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (08/28/2026), County TAYLOR (PDF pages 1210–1214)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Jones County; includes City of Abilene and Clyde CISD)
Election filing · Jones County · co.jones.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (08/28/2026), County JONES (PDF pages 711–715)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (08/28/2026), County NOLAN (PDF pages 974–978)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election (08/28/2026), County CALLAHAN (PDF pages 164–168)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · Aug 28, 2026 · sos.state.tx.us
- Sample ballots by precinct, November 3, 2026 General Election (Callahan County Elections page; e.g. Precinct 1-City Clyde)
Election filing · Callahan County · callahancounty.org
- Meet Jay — Jay Hardaway for Texas
Campaign website · jayhardawayfortexas.com
- Issues and Priorities — Jay Hardaway for Texas
Campaign website · jayhardawayfortexas.com
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