Vote Like A Texan

Boerne ISD has saved taxpayers $85 million through smart debt refinancing and early bond payoffs — while also eliminating over $120 million in Robin Hood recapture payments that drained local schools for nearly two decades. Rich Sena, 10-year Boerne ISD board trustee and re-election candidate, breaks down how the district grew from 7,200 to 11,200 students while maintaining an "A" rating — a disti...

In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, Justin McKenzie sits down with Zeke Enriquez, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas Congressional District 21 (TX-21), to discuss his campaign, priorities, and vision for the Texas Hill Country. This conversation covers: • The 2026 Republican primary for TX-21 • Growth, infrastructure, and water resources in the Texas Hill Country • Federal spending...

House District 47 candidate Dr. Jennifer Mushtaler explains why expertise matters in the Texas Legislature. In this episode of @VoteLikeATexan host Justin McKenzie sits down with Jennifer Mushtaler, Republican candidate for Texas House District 47. Dr. Mushtaler shares her journey from engineering to medicine to public service—and why Texas needs more real-world expertise in the Legislature. As an...

In this episode of ‪@VoteLikeATexan‬ , Justin McKenzie sits down with Kendall County candidate Lisa Nieto to discuss her run for Republican Precinct Chair 4050. This conversation explores what a precinct chair does, why local elections matter, and how voters in Comfort, Kendallia, Sisterdale, Waring, and Welfare can make their voices heard during the upcoming primary election. Lisa shares her back...

Ever wondered what it truly takes to launch a political campaign from the ground up in the Lone Star State? 🧐 In this compelling episode of the "Vote Like A Texan" series, host Justin McKenzie sits down with John Hash, a dynamic first-time Democratic candidate vying for Texas House District 50. John offers an exclusive, unfiltered look into the challenging yet rewarding journey of running for off...

Is the Texas Hill Country growing too fast? Kendall County Commissioner Chad Carpenter breaks down the truth about water rights, Boerne development, and the future of property ownership in Texas. The battle between large-scale development and local communities is heating up. In this interview, we go beyond party politics to discuss what actually impacts your daily life: Water Crisis: The reality o...

What does local leadership actually control in Texas — and why does it matter when you vote? In this episode of Vote Like A Texan, we sit down with Llano County Judge candidate Rob Hardy for a deep conversation about how local government shapes growth, infrastructure, taxes, and quality of life across Texas communities. From property taxes and fiscal responsibility to infrastructure planning, regi...

What does Texas need in its next generation of congressional leadership? In this full-length episode of @VoteLikeATexan , host Justin McKenzie sits down with Trey Trainor, former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission and Republican candidate for Texas Congressional District 21. Trainor brings a rare level of federal and state experience to a race that could help define Texas’ influence in Wa...

Who is running for Texas Congressional District 21 — and why does your vote matter? In this episode of Vote Like A Texan, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Jason Cahill, candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas District 21, for a candid, long-form conversation about leadership, fiscal responsibility, voter turnout, and why primary elections matter more than most Texans realize. Jason Cahill is a pol...

In this episode of Vote Like A Texan, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Ricky Gleason, a candidate for Kendall County Judge, to discuss why local county elections may be the most important votes Texans cast. In Texas, the County Judge functions as the chief executive officer of the county, overseeing budget decisions, emergency management, infrastructure planning, and coordination with cities, s...

In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Texas Congressional District 10 candidate Caitlin Rourk to talk about her surprise district switch, the impact of state and federal redistricting, her military service background, and what voters across Travis County, Brazos County, Austin, College Station, and rural Texas are telling her they care about most. Caitlin opens...

In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Daniel Betts, Republican candidate for Texas Congressional District 21 (TX-21)—a seat previously held by Chip Roy. Betts discusses why he entered the race, what he’s hearing across the nine-county district, and the issues shaping Central Texas heading into 2026. From election integrity and battery energy storage system (BESS...

In this episode of Vote Like a Texan, Justin McKenzie sits down with Congressional District 21 candidate Mike Wheeler for a detailed, issue-focused conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing Central Texas. Wheeler shares how his background in the bond market and his recent work with the Small Business Administration shaped his views on fiscal policy, reshoring American manufacturing,...

Vote Like a Texan sits down with Joseph Kopser, a familiar guest from past Building Texas Show episodes—this time not as a tech or space leader, but as a potential candidate for Texas House District 47. Kopser breaks down how he’s deciding between two races, what residency rules actually mean, and why Texas maps and gerrymandering make these decisions more complex than most voters realize.