Regina Vanburg
https://www.reginavanburg.com/
What is the single biggest change you hope to make if elected?
The single biggest change I want to make is restoring people’s power in their own government. Today, too many decisions are shaped by big money, corporate lobbyists, and political insiders — not the people living with the consequences. When we protect the vote and reduce the influence of billionaires, we can finally pass policies that reflect our values: strong civil rights, fair immigration policy, and investments in schools, workers, and local communities — instead of giveaways to corporations. My goal is simple: government should answer to voters first — not donors, not corporations, and not those who profit from fear.
How do you define success for your term in office?
Success means people actually feel the difference where they live. That means, once I’m elected, constituents who can get their calls returned, families who feel heard, and communities that finally have power when corporations or federal agencies make decisions that affect them. It means passing voting protections, increasing transparency, and limiting big-money influence so policy again reflects public will. It also means federal dollars going into infrastructure, education, veterans’ care, and clean water — instead of endless carve-outs for special interests. I will consider my term a success if Texans here can say: “Our voices mattered — and government worked for us again.”
Which three issues are your top priority?
My priorities are simple and connected: protect democracy, protect working families, and protect our shared resources.
First, defend free and fair elections — because if people can’t vote freely, we can’t protect civil rights, fair wages, or responsible immigration policy.
Second, build an economy that works for people by taxing billionaires fairly, closing loopholes that reward Wall Street games, and reinvesting that money back into communities.
Third, protect water, land, and utilities from secret corporate deals that leave families paying the price.
When democracy works, communities win — and resources go back to people, not political insiders.
How will your policies directly impact everyday Americans?
My policies would help families feel safer, more secure, and more respected. Protecting the vote puts power back in the hands of the people. Limiting corporate money means decisions are made for communities — not donors. Fairer taxes and stronger consumer protections reduce costs and help fund schools, roads, and local services. Transparency requirements and stronger guardrails on water, utilities, and land deals keep corporations from exploiting communities in the shadows. And treating immigration, labor, and civil rights policy with dignity helps strengthen — not divide — our communities. The result is a government people recognize as their own — a government of, by, and for the people