The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.

Name: R E (Rufus) Lopez

Office Sought: United States Senator

Party Affiliation: Republican

Age: 82

Educational Background: Baylor University

Occupation: Attorney At Law

Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, religious, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.

Texas and American Bar Associations

Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?

no

If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.

none

Why did you decide to run for this office in 2024?

I believe I can be an effective U S Senator and communicate my agenda to the public and to my fellow senators with civility and respect for the office and the public

If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?

1. I will initiate passage of a Comprehensive Immigration Bill

2. Protect Social Security and the Farm & Ranching industry

3. Promote the Oil & Gas industry and develop Renewal energy and pipelines

What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?

Ownership of lands by foreign governments or citizens therefrom

Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters?

no

Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?

I bring 59 years of experience in the practice of law and I am able to work with and encourage people to promote my agenda without insulting the pubic or other members of Congress