Where We Stand: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Honest, fact-based, and fully sourced — so you can see exactly where each candidate stands on the issues that matter to HD 109 families.
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Background & Qualifications
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) — Incumbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Military Service | U.S. Marine Corps Infantry — combat tours in Iraq & Afghanistan Combat Veteran | None listed |
| Education | MBA, Strategic Management (UNT); Master of Theological Studies (Dallas Baptist University) | B.S. (University of Southern Mississippi); M.Ed. (University of North Texas) [5] |
| Professional Career | VP of Operations & Technology — asset & facilities management consulting firm; software developer; human-technology integration leader [1] | Public school teacher (~10 yrs); State Board of Education member (2018–2024); State Representative (2025–present) [5] |
| Community | Married Christian father of four; Cedar Hill resident; 20 years of servant leadership [1] | Longtime DeSoto resident [5] |
| Legislative Record | First-time candidate with executive business & military command leadership | One completed session — 11 bills signed into law; named Freshman Lawmaker of the Year by the TX Legislative Black Caucus and the TX Legislative Progressive Caucus [5] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell brings combat-tested leadership, advanced business education, theological training, and hands-on technology expertise. Davis brings classroom teaching experience and one completed legislative session.
Property Taxes
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Position | Eliminate property taxes entirely by broadening the sales tax base to all transactions, removing ~$66.8 billion in current exemptions, and setting a flat 8.25% rate (2.7% state / 5.55% local) [1][3] Full Elimination | Supports "progressive taxing streams" to reduce reliance on property taxes; co-sponsored raising senior homestead exemption to $200,000 [6] Incremental Relief |
| Net Effect for Families | Estimates a net savings of $1,800–$2,000 per household annually — including renters [1][3] | Partial relief through exemptions; property taxes continue to exist and can increase [6] |
| Philosophy | Structural reform — end the tax permanently so no Texan's home can ever be taxed again [4] | Incremental adjustments within the existing property tax system [6] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell's plan is the only proposal in the HD 109 race that would permanently end property taxes. Davis's approach leaves the property tax structure — and future increases — intact.
Education
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| School Choice | Strongly supports expanding school choice; improve SB 2 for real education savings accounts; trust parents to choose [1] Pro-Choice in Education | Opposes school vouchers; wants to "repeal Texas' voucher scheme"; says public schools should be the primary option [6][16] |
| School Funding | Empower local communities over school districts rather than increasing state mandates [1] | Fully fund public schools with state dollars; increase all school staff salaries; provide 13th check for retired teachers [6] |
| Student Flexibility | Remove the GED age restriction — let students earn their equivalency as early as they are ready [1] | Supports traditional graduation pathways; passed bills on credit hour transfers and financial aid displacement [5] |
| Governance | End state governance of education — return authority to parents and communities [1] | Supports state-level curriculum standards and accountability [6] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell trusts parents and local communities to direct education. Davis opposes the school choice options that over 100,000 Texas families applied for in the first two weeks of the program. [17]
Economy & Business
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| Business Taxes | End the franchise tax entirely; end all taxes on businesses; create a Texas Stock Market for local capital formation [1] | No stated position on ending the franchise tax; supports "a fair and competitive taxing environment" for small businesses [6] |
| Job Creation | Free-market structural reforms to make Texas the most business-friendly state; benefits all businesses — not just grant recipients [1] | Claims she was responsible for bringing John Paul Mitchell Systems to Wilmer, but merely supported it. [5] |
| Labor | Pro-Worker, not labor influence from outside of Texas. Pro-Small Business low-regulation environment that creates jobs organically [1] |
100% Oustide Texas labor influence record (TX AFL-CIO); supports forced unionization and collective bargaining [6][9] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell removes structural barriers for every business in the district. Davis relies on government grants and picks winners — an approach that helps a few while leaving thousands of small businesses behind. Only pursues what gives her party the appearance of being pro-business.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sentencing | Supports returning mental health rehabilitation where applicable; mandatory minimum sentences and fines; equal application of law without discrimination [1] | Opposes mandatory minimums; wants to end them; supports rehabilitation over incarceration [6] |
| Judicial Reform | Impeach judges who fail to enforce the law; end political election of judges; move to appointment system [1] | No judicial reform proposals stated [6] |
| Immigration Enforcement | Mandatory local cooperation with federal agencies (ICE); punish sanctuary policies [1] | Has spoken against ICE facility proposals in HD 109 [17] |
| Bail & Pre-trial | Strong accountability; no bail for repeat offenders of violent crime and theft; opposes catch-and-release [1] | Supports protecting "the right to bail" for pre-trial defendants; supports the Second Look Act [6] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell stands for law and order, equal justice, impartiality under the law, and holding criminals accountable. Davis prioritizes reducing incarceration and opposes the mandatory minimums that keep repeat offenders off our streets.
Healthcare
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| System Model | Free-market healthcare solutions; opposes government-run healthcare [1] | Supports Medicare for All (federal); voted for Medicaid expansion at every opportunity [6] |
| Abortion | Pro-Life — life begins at conception; supports ending abortion in Texas while clarifying protections for mothers [1] | 100% Pro-Choice — Planned Parenthood Legislative Champion; supports restoring full abortion access including mifepristone [6] |
| Mental Health | Fund mental health support for first responder departments statewide [1] | Passed legislation increasing mental health professionals; revived Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program [5] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell believes healthcare should be driven by free markets and personal choice — not government mandates. Davis advocates for government-run programs that would significantly expand federal control and increase taxes.
Energy & AI Infrastructure
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Data Centers | Texas must become #1 in AI; require data centers to generate their own power and feed surplus into the grid within 5 years [1] Forward-Looking | No AI or data center policy stated [6] No Position |
| Energy Production | Open all Texas lands to energy production — methodical, strategic, and systematic approach [1] | No energy production policy stated [6] |
| Grid Reliability | State-level coordination entity to ensure new energy development lowers electricity costs [1] | Passed a bill requiring ERs to have power-outage contingency plans [5] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell is the only candidate in this race with a comprehensive energy and technology vision. The AI economy is coming — HD 109 needs a representative who understands it.
Family Values & Faith
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| Religious Freedom | Allow religious educators in schools; permit students to learn their family's faith during school time; return the Bible to the classroom for those who choose it [1] | No religious freedom or faith-in-schools policy stated [6] |
| Generational Wealth | Family Freedom Funds — establish a state fund for every Texas family; annual profit-sharing from surplus state revenue; estate management without courts [1] | Supports affordable childcare, paid family leave, and earned paid sick leave [6] |
| Protecting Children Online | Hold ISPs, web hosts, and social media platforms accountable for exposing minors to pornography; require age & identity verification [1] | No online child safety policy stated [6] |
| Life & Marriage | Pro-life; protect families from CPS overreach; strengthen and promote the family unit [1] | 100% pro-choice; supports restoring abortion access [6] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell leads with faith-informed, family-centered policies — including the innovative Family Freedom Funds that would give every Texas family a pathway to generational wealth.
First Responders
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Benefits | Ensure cancer disability coverage extends to female first responders [1] | No first-responder-specific policy stated [6] |
| Mental Health | Fund better mental health support activities for departments statewide [1] | Passed general mental health workforce bills — not first-responder-specific [5] |
| Legal Protections | Jail persons who interfere with first responders in the performance of their duties [1] | No stated position [6] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell has specific, actionable proposals to back the men and women who protect HD 109. Davis's legislative record includes no first-responder-focused legislation.
Digital Rights & Technology
| Will Campbell (R) | Aicha Davis (D) | |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Identity | Protecting Truth & Identity Act — correction requests, removal rights, specialized IT courts, real accountability for deepfakes and identity abuse [1] Authored Legislation | No digital rights policy stated [6] No Position |
| Online Safety | Hold platforms accountable for exposing minors to pornography; require identity/age verification [1] | No online safety policy stated [6] |
| AI & Innovation | Comprehensive plan to make Texas #1 in AI and emerging technology [1] | No technology innovation policy stated [6] |
Key Takeaway: Campbell is the only candidate in this race with a technology and digital rights platform — built on real-world expertise as a software developer and technology executive.
The 2025 Quorum Break
In August 2025, Aicha Davis was among 50+ Texas House Democrats who left the state for Illinois to deny quorum and block a vote on new congressional maps. [14]
Davis was notably one of the last Democrats to return, telling NBC DFW that Democrats had "different goals" — some "wanted to exhaust all options before returning." [13]
She publicly declared "I'm not going back" and remained outside the state even as colleagues returned for the second special session. [14]
While official House business — including constituent legislation — was frozen for weeks, taxpayers continued to pay legislators' salaries. Davis framed the walkout as defending voting rights, but the action left HD 109 without representation in Austin during critical legislative work. [15]
Independent Conservative Ratings — Aicha Davis
These scores are from independent organizations that evaluate every Texas legislator's voting record:
A 26/100 conservative score and 100% union score mean Davis consistently votes with the progressive-left wing — not with the conservative values shared by many HD 109 families.
Sources & References (APA 7th Edition)
- Campbell, W. (2026). Will Campbell for Texas – Official campaign website. https://www.willcampbellfortexas.com
- Campbell, W. (2026, February 21). Why Will Campbell is running for Texas District 109 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGd11yZMDuE
- Campbell, W. (2026, February 11). Will Campbell, candidate for Texas House District 109 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iTnDkdfZwQ
- Campbell, W. (2026, February 14). Challenges to ending Texas property taxes [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOIuA0GYCYA
- Davis, A. (2025). Meet Aicha – Aicha Davis for Texas. https://www.davisfortexas.com/meet-aicha
- Davis, A. (2025). On the issues – Aicha Davis for Texas. https://www.davisfortexas.com/on-the-issues
- Ballotpedia. (2024). Aicha Davis. https://ballotpedia.org/Aicha_Davis
- Texas Policy Research. (2025). State Rep. Aicha Davis. https://www.texaspolicyresearch.com/...
- Texas AFL-CIO. (2025). Texas House pro-worker scorecard. https://texasaflcio.org/texas-house-scorecard
- Young Conservatives of Texas. (2025). Aicha Davis – 89th Legislature. https://ratings.yct.org/legislators/aicha-davis/89th-legislature
- The Freedom Index. (2025). Aicha Davis – Texas legislative scorecard. https://thefreedomindex.org/tx/legislator/26329/
- TXBIZ PAC. (2026, February 26). 2026 Texas primary election endorsements. https://www.txbiz.org/2026/02/26/...
- NBC DFW. (2025, August 23). GOP pushes through gerrymandering plan, some Democrats never returned [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRmZrji07UY
- CBS Austin. (2025, August 11). Some House Dems dig in as others prepare to return for second special session. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/...
- WGLT / NPR Illinois. (2025, August 5). Texas Democrats ready to stay in Illinois 'as long as it takes.' https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2025-08-05/...
- Teach the Vote. (2025, January 16). Inside Texas Politics talks public education policy. https://teachthevote.org/Our-Blog/...
- NBC DFW. (2026, February 19). Inside Texas Politics: Full interview with state Rep. Aicha Davis on ICE and school vouchers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcHHV2qWuLU
- Democracy Now! (2025, August 4). Texas showdown: Dem lawmakers flee state to stop gerrymandering [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0piNVdhrWZQ
- Joy Reid Show. (2025, August 5). Texas Dems: Fight, not flight! [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0uPP8SWeVA
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