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.
Track record
Reduce Wealth Gap
· 1 record
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, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 1 record
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, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 1 record
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, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 1 record
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, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Gun Control
· 1 record
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, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
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, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly advocated ending corporate tax loopholes and billionaire subsidies and modernizing the Texas electric grid.
January 22, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
In a published candidate questionnaire, Slade publicly advocated ending corporate tax loopholes and billionaire subsidies and modernizing the Texas electric grid.
January 22, 2026For
Source: communityimpact.com · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- State Representative, District 49 · March 3, 2026 · State House District 49; Texas
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.