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U.S. Representative, 30th Congressional District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Part of Dallas County (about 20% of its residents: part of Dallas, part of Grand Prairie, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Lancaster and Duncanville and other areas); part of Tarrant County (about 12% of its residents: part of Arlington, part of Grand Prairie and part of Mansfield).

Everett Jackson

Republican

Self-employed

The gist

No documented position found.

Frederick D. Haynes III

Democratic

Senior pastor

The gist

  • Proposes a national interest-rate cap on predatory lending.
  • Supports expanding affordable housing, child care and paid leave.
  • Supports student debt relief and wealth-building programs.
  • Supports ending dark money in campaigns.
  • Proposes a five-year lobbying ban for former members of Congress.
  • Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.
  • Proposes an independent congressional ethics office with enforcement power.
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  1. Proposes a national interest-rate cap on predatory lending.

    Congressional Priorities for Economic Security — Haynes for Congress

    Campaign website · Haynes for Congress · haynesforcongress.com

    “Cap interest rates nationally and close loopholes that allow predatory lenders to exploit vulnerable borrowers.”
  2. Supports expanding affordable housing, child care and paid leave.

    Congressional Priorities for Economic Security — Haynes for Congress

    Campaign website · Haynes for Congress · haynesforcongress.com

    “Expand Access to affordable housing, childcare, healthcare, and paid family leave.”
  3. Supports student debt relief and wealth-building programs.

    Congressional Priorities for Economic Security — Haynes for Congress

    Campaign website · Haynes for Congress · haynesforcongress.com

    “Invest in wealth-building opportunities, including home ownership, small business development, and student debt relief.”
  4. Supports ending dark money in campaigns.

    Legislative Agenda for Ethical Accountability and Public Trust — Haynes for Congress

    Campaign website · Haynes for Congress · haynesforcongress.com

    “End dark money and restore campaign transparency.”
  5. Proposes a five-year lobbying ban for former members of Congress.

    Legislative Agenda for Ethical Accountability and Public Trust — Haynes for Congress

    Campaign website · Haynes for Congress · haynesforcongress.com

    “Ban former members of Congress and senior staff from lobbying for a minimum of five years after leaving office.”
  6. Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress.

    Legislative Agenda for Ethical Accountability and Public Trust — Haynes for Congress

    Campaign website · Haynes for Congress · haynesforcongress.com

    “Support legislation prohibiting members of Congress and their immediate families from trading individual stocks while in office.”
  7. Proposes an independent congressional ethics office with enforcement power.

    Legislative Agenda for Ethical Accountability and Public Trust — Haynes for Congress

    Campaign website · Haynes for Congress · haynesforcongress.com

    “Create an independent office of congressional ethics with enforcement authority, not merely advisory power.”

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