Somtoochukwu Ik-Ejiofor
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Somtoochukwu Ik-Ejiofor (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 147. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2022.
Ik-Ejiofor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Somtoochukwu Ik-Ejiofor earned two bachelor's degrees from the University of Houston in 2015 and a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020. Her career experience includes working in government and public service.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Jolanda Jones won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 147.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 147
Incumbent Jolanda Jones defeated Danielle Keys Bess in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 147 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jolanda Jones | 53.7 | 3,588 |
 | Danielle Keys Bess  | 46.3 | 3,092 | |
| Total votes: 6,680 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 147
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 147 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jolanda Jones | 41.8 | 4,950 |
| ✔ | | Danielle Keys Bess | 19.9 | 2,351 |
 | Reagan Flowers | 17.4 | 2,062 | |
 | Aurelia Wagner | 8.5 | 1,010 | |
 | Namrata Subramanian | 6.8 | 808 | |
 | Somtoochukwu Ik-Ejiofor | 3.1 | 369 | |
 | Akwete Hines | 2.4 | 289 | |
| Total votes: 11,839 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 147
Damien Thaddeus Jones defeated Rashard Baylor in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 147 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Damien Thaddeus Jones | 53.7 | 1,117 |
| Rashard Baylor | 46.3 | 965 | |
| Total votes: 2,082 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Somtoochukwu Ik-Ejiofor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ik-Ejiofor's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Somtoochukwu Ik-Ejiofor. My name is pronounced [SOM-TOE]. I am running to be the next Texas State House of Representative for district 147. I have tremendous respect for public servants and to this effect, I have spent nearly a decade in and around the Texas Legislature making sure all retirement and pension funds are fiscally sound.
I am very proud of my many academic achievements. I was able to graduate with three degrees in six years all while going to school fulltime and working two jobs to make ends meet. I attended University of Houston and where I earned B.Sc degrees in Economics and Political Science. I attended the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin where I earned her Masters degree in Public Affairs.
I am a staunch catholic. I volunteer at many church events; I have volunteered for many years at the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. I have been there at every turn for Texans at their time of need either via volunteering or working at all levels of government and across the aisle to ensure good policies are passed at the Texas Legislature.
My hobbies include listening to energy talks about a livable sustainable future with a cleaner energy system and a stable Texas Grid. I also enjoy pop culture and event planning. You have not lived until you have attended a SOM event!
- Extensive Legislative experience: I have spent almost a decade in and around the Texas Legislature. I am currently the only one on the 147 ballot with actual Legislative experience.
- Academic accolades: I have three degrees pertinent to the job. I have worked for the best and learned from the best. I am ready to put the knowledge I have acquired into good use.
- Passion: I am passionate about helping people. I will bring my passion and tenacity to the Texas Legislature.
I am personally passionate about Energy Policy, Healthcare policy and education policy
I look up to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. She is my shero. I have looked up to her since her time in Abuja and all the decisions she made were always the right decisions.
I would like to follow the example of Kofi Annan. Kofi led a life of example that inspired me. He reformed the UN which in turn change the world. I would like make the world a better place on day at a time. I will continue to lead by example and remain a public servant.
Book: The West and the rest of us by Chinweizu Ibekwe
Film: Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa
1. Excellent decision making faculties
2. High moral code
3. Public service experience
4. The ability to know when to stop
5. Decency
Just to name a few
1. I am a policy expert. I will introduce meaningful bills
2. I am a good leader
3. I am a kind decent person
4. I have excellent time management skills
5. I have great interpersonal skills
Just to mention a few!
1. Always introduce bills that are pertinent to the needs of your constituents.
2. Always speak the truth
3. Keep your constituents informed
4. Be open minded and have frequent town halls to listen to the needs of your constituents
A legacy of being a kind, decent and good person
The death of Madiba.
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Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe
Ameno Amapiano remix by Goya Menor and Nektunez
They should be cordial to each other; after all, we are all public servants.
1. An unstable grid
2. The effects of flooding
3. The side effects of restrictive voting laws
4. Gerrymandering
Benefits:
1. More efficient
2. Cheaper
3. Laws are passed faster
4. Easier to maintain; less protocol
Drawbacks:
1. Loudest voices get bills passed and the minorities are left to "eat cake".
2. Lawmakers can be easily influenced
3. Heavy work load; heavier than usual
4. Less room for debate
Yes, I do. My experience in government and politics for almost a decade is what propels me to be the next state rep in district 147.
Yes, Absolutely. Yes, that is exactly how bills are passed.
1. Eliminate gerrymandering
2. Draw the lines to ensure voting blocs have their political power to advance their place in society.
In order of preference:
1. Energy Resources
2. Appropriations
3. Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee (PIFS)
4. Ways & Means
5. State Affairs
6. International Relations & Economic Development
N/A
I am not a current legislator. I am hoping to become one in 2023
Rep. Senfronia Thompson of District 141.
I have followed her career for many years and I be lucky to be half as good as she is.
I love Texas!
DC is not my cup of tea. It is too cold. I am off Nigerian decent, I do not do cold weather.
I have been told stories by my constituents and constituents I have worked for. I have seen people at their worst. I have been there for them, helped them start over and get clean when needed.
It is not my place to tell people's stories for them. I do not have the permission to share these stories.
No, the legislature should not oversee the use of emergency powers.
Political negotiation is completely different from mainstream negotiation. Anyone that tell you otherwise is a novice in politics.
The word compromise has become a dirty word. I believe compromise is desirable for policymaking and necessary when needed. But sometimes, you just have to hold the line. Sometimes! not all the time.
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 31, 2022
