Sam Slade
Democratic · TX
Sam Slade is a Democratic political organizer and candidate for Texas House District 49. He has worked as a field director for Barack Obama's presidential campaigns and Julián Castro's presidential campaign, teaches at the University of Texas at Austin, and serves as a Travis County Democratic precinct chair.
Where Sam Slade stands, based on their records
Supports
Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record), Labor Rights (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly advocated a living minimum wage, the Texas Dream Act, municipal authority to regulate firearms, and universally affordable childcare.
January 22, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly advocated a living minimum wage, the Texas Dream Act, municipal authority to regulate firearms, and universally affordable childcare.
January 22, 2026Supports Labor Rights
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly advocated a living minimum wage, the Texas Dream Act, municipal authority to regulate firearms, and universally affordable childcare.
January 22, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly supported universal pre-K, free public-school meals, tuition-free public college and trade school, and ending state funding for private education and homeschooling.
January 22, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly advocated a living minimum wage, the Texas Dream Act, municipal authority to regulate firearms, and universally affordable childcare.
January 22, 2026Supports Gun Control
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly advocated a living minimum wage, the Texas Dream Act, municipal authority to regulate firearms, and universally affordable childcare.
January 22, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Past race Sam Slade ran in:
- State Representative, District 49 · March 3, 2026 · State House District 49; Texas
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.