Andrew Turner

Andrew Turner was born in Arlington, Texas. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2008 to 2013 and began serving in the Texas Air National Guard in 2013. He graduated from Granbury High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University in 2014 and a graduate degree from Tarleton State University in 2020. His career experience includes working as a mechanic.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Sergeant Andrew Turner, a proud Blue Dog Democrat raised in a military household where service, responsibility, and compassion were daily values. I enlisted straight out of high school, later serving in the Texas Air National Guard during the BP Oil Spill and multiple natural disasters. After beating cancer and starting a family, I felt called to serve again—this time through political action. Guided by my faith and my grandfather’s working-class Democratic values, I’m fighting for fiscally responsible policies that prioritize Texas families, strengthen our communities, and keep the American Dream alive for the next generation

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Restore Common Sense and Local Control

“Let’s fix what’s broken by trusting Texans—not Austin politics.”

Turner will push for practical reforms like rebuilding rural infrastructure with the Texas National Guard, giving communities a say in energy solutions, streamlining school systems, and cutting red tape—because Texans know what’s best for Texas.Put Texas Families First, Not Billionaires

“It’s time we invest in working folks—not the wealthy few.”

Turner’s plan focuses on lowering everyday costs for families—like daycare, health insurance, and home ownership—while protecting rural schools, hospitals, and farms from being hollowed out by corporate greed or government neglect.Take Care of Those Who Serve

“If you teach our kids, protect our streets, grow our food, or wore the uniform—Texas should have your back.”

Andrew Turner believes in honoring hard work and sacrifice with affordable healthcare, property tax relief, and real retirement security for teachers, first responders, veterans, and workers who keep Texas running.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Preparing for natural disasters by properly investing in first responders and opening hospitals. Reopening Texas schools and bringing us back into the top 10% of education, with also funding a working OJT program. Fighting for employee and consumer rights.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus, and communion of saints

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Investing in People: The Economics of Population Health by Dean T. Jamison

Reinventing Government by David Osborne and Ted Gaebler

Leadership in War by Andrew Roberts

The Junction Boys by Jim Dent

Swing Your Sword by Mike Leach

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Blend of fiscal responsibility, national service, moral conviction, and pragmatic leadership

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I've been screwed over by both parties during my time in the military, so my loyalty to people over party is sound

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Not to forget where they came from

What legacy would you like to leave?

Nothing, someone else can have the credit. I want the job done to leave my kids a better Texas than what it has become. Then im fine being forgotten.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Soviet Union Collapse

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Landscaping and watching dogs around base housing.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible, it being a living document which allows for it to always speak to the situation.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

She Likes the Beatles

Song by William Clark

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Cancer

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

State legislature protects the people from the govenor by controlling the purse.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Bringing Schools and Hospitals back to Texas, and our power grid

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, I believe in fresh ideas and honest voice. Lord knows Texas needs more of both. But when you're dealing with school funding formulas, healthcare contracts, infrastructure bonds, or veterans’ benefits, it helps to have someone who’s not just learning the ropes while the clock runs out on your community.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

You can have the best idea in the world. You can be right on the facts, the policy, the principle, but if you can’t get folks in the room with you, across the aisle and across the state, then that idea’s going nowhere fast.

I'll never be the smartest man in the room, but I'll always know how to find the smartest man. Thats how you get it done

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Bobby Kennedy, and Eisenhower

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Yes, if what I do isnt enough for my hometown

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes, checks and balances

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Tax deduction plan that ensures people investing in our neighbors get rewarded.

What committees interest you?

Public Education, Public Health, Ethics, Veterans

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

"It is cheaper to teach the boy to fish than feed a man's family"

We minimize bureaucratic creep by investing in technology that streamlines communication between communities, buying healthcare insurance for state employees and natural disaster equipment at the state level, to alleviate the cost at local level.

Basically, the state should be like a Costco for local communities. Everything else is handled at the local level where people can actually attend meetings.