Dayna Steele makes waves as the democratic contender for Texas’ 36th Congressional District. The district is located in southeast Texas.
Support for her in the Democratic primary on March 5th is crucial to flip Texas blue. The 36th Congressional District is composed of counties such as Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Liberty, Newton, and Tyler. Moreover, the 36th Congressional District is located in southeastern Harris County, the largest county in Texas with nearly 5 million residents.
She is a top candidate to represent this district. She has a strong connection to Texas and its residents. Steele made a name for herself as a prominent radio star in the Houston region and earned recognition as the Radio Air Personality of the Year by Billboard Magazine in 1983 and a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. Also, Steele is a successful author and motivational speaker. Steele has traveled around to schools and organizations to give speeches on success and entrepreneurship.
Steele has previous political experience and understands the needs of voters in the 36th district. She ran in the 2018 Democratic primary and won by a landslide against John Powell earning 72% of the vote. While she lost the general election, Steele showed significant strength as a politician during her 2018 campaign. Steele made history in Texas by raising $500,000 in donations for her campaign and being the first woman to run for U.S. Congress in the 36th Congressional District of Texas. Her platform was simple and focused on foundational solutions. She believed that providing proper education and healthcare would naturally create job growth. Moreover, LGBTQ+ issues were an integral part of Steele’s platform.
Dayna Steele Makes Waves With Pick Up Opportunity For Democrats March 5
Her 2024 platform is similar. Top-quality healthcare and education are highlighted by Steele as crucial issues for Texans. Steele has also broadened her platform to focus on gun control measures, solving the border crisis, and holding members of Congress accountable for their actions.
Voters interested in knowing more about her platform can follow Steele on Twitter. As it stands, flipping the 36th Congressional District of Texas blue is crucial for the future of Texas democrats. This district remains red with the occasional wave of overwhelming democratic support as seen in Steele’s 2018 campaign. Flipping this district blue will have a significant impact on the voter turnout of surrounding districts and the future of the 36th district.
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