IBEW 520 endorses political candidates who support issues important to the building trades
IBEW 520, along with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, proudly supports all workers.
We defend the right to collectively bargain and other rights that support the union construction industry. Being involved in politics is a critical part of this process — to make sure the voice of our members, and all working people, is heard.
Local 520 does not align itself with one political party over another. Rather, we support candidates, who support us and fight for issues to help working families and allow responsible contractors to competitively bid on work.
Our members are involved and become informed voters at the local, state and federal level. We strongly encourage all Local 520 members and their families to register to vote and support candidates, who support our members on the issues important to our livelihoods.
The following candidates are proudly endorsed by IBEW Local 520:
Statewide
President
Joe Biden
U.S. Senate
MJ Hegar
Railroad Commissioner
Chrysta Castañeda
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice
Amy Clark Meachum
Texas Supreme Court, Place 6
Kathy Cheng
Texas Supreme Court, Place 7
Staci Williams
Texas Supreme Court, Place 8
Gisela Triana
U.S. House
U.S. House, District 10
Mike Siegel
U.S. House, District 17
Rick Kennedy
U.S. House, District 21
Wendy Davis
U.S. House, District 25
Julie Oliver
U.S. House, District 31
Donna Imam
U.S. House, District 35
Lloyd Dogget
Texas Senate
Texas Senate, District 20
Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa
Texas Senate, District 21
Sen. Judith Zaffirini
Texas Senate, District 24
Clayton Tucker
Texas House
Texas House, District 45
Rep. Erin Zwiener
Texas House, District 46
Rep. Sheryl Cole
Texas House, District 47
Rep. Vikki Goodwin
Texas House, District 48
Rep. Donna Howard
Texas House, District 49
Rep. Gina Hinojosa
Texas House, District 50
Rep. Celia Israel
Texas House, District 51
Rep. Eddie Rodriguez
Texas House, District 52
Rep. James Talarico
Texas House, District 136
Rep. John Bucy
Travis County
Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 1
Jeff Travillion
Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Ann Howard
Travis County Judge
Andy Brown
District Attorney
José Garza
Travis County Sheriff
Sally Hernandez
Travis County Constable, Precinct 1
Tonya Nixon
Travis County Constable, Precinct 2
Adan Ballesteros
Austin City Council
Austin City Council, District 2
David Chincanchan
Austin City Council, District 4
Greg Casar
Austin City Council, District 6
Jimmy Flannigan
Austin City Council, District 7
Leslie Pool
Austin City Council, District 10
Alison Alter
Austin Independent School District
AISD, District 2
John Mckiernan-Gonzalez
AISD, District 3
Kevin Foster
AISD, District 5
Lynn Boswell
AISD, At-Large Position 8
Noelita Lugo
City of Austin Propositions
YES on Prop A
Public Transit System Funding
YES on Prop B
Transportation Improvements Bond