Backstory
Candace was born and raised in this Texas city.
What is El Paso?
This 2016 and 2018 Democratic nominee for the 24th district ran again in 2020, and eventually threw her support behind Candace.
Who is Jan McDowell?
Candace's platform includes reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change, in part to mitigate extreme weather events like this hurricane that hit Texas and Louisiana on Thursday.
What is Hurricane Laura?
This former president included Candace in his first round of 2020 endorsements last month.
Who is Barack Obama?
Perhaps as a precursor to mom jokes, Candace used to do this type of routine.
What is stand-up comedy?
What is World War I?
Beth Van Duyne, Candace's opponent this November, was formerly the mayor of this city.
What is Irving?
This act, which has never been passed in Congress but was partly implemented by President Obama's DACA program, is one of Candace's immigration priorities.
What is the DREAM Act?
This party, which bills itself as a more progressive alternative to the Democratic Party, included Candace on its list of 9 Texas endorsements.
What is the Working Families Party?
Thanks in part to her dairy allergy, this is Candace's favorite caffeinated drink.
What is soy lattes?
Candace, the first in her family to graduate from college, received her degree from this institution.
What is Claremont McKenna College?
If elected, Candace would be the first member of this group to serve in Congress.
What is Afro-Latina?
What is the Hyde Amendment?
There are three main ideological caucuses within the Democratic Party on Capital Hill; this one is backing Candace.
What is the Congressional Progressive Caucus?
Candace walked down the aisle to this iconic song by Europe.
What is mariachi?
These are the names of Candace's two adorable kids.
What are Cleto and Jacinto?
Candace first announced her congressional campaign in this month of 2019.
What is April?
Among many other healthcare reforms, Candace will work to allow Medicare to buy generic drugs from this country.
What is Canada?
Who are Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Julian Castro, and Elizabeth Warren?
When getting married at the State Capitol in Austin, Candace walked down the aisle to this festive type of band.
What is mariachi?
In her first run for elected office, Candace defeated this 18-year incumbent on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD school board.
Who is James Goode?
This was the name of Candace's first viral ad, which told the story of her upbringing and career.
What is Four Walls?
What is qualified immunity?
This group, founded in response to a 2010 Supreme Court case, is another one of the groups that has endorsed Candace.
What is End Citizens United?
Candace once taught a high school class on this subject.
What is 'Video Games in Society'?