U.S. House, Texas 30th Congressional District · November 3, 2026
Who should I vote for in Texas's 30th Congressional District?
No candidate in Texas's 30th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Frederick Haynes III (7 of 15 criteria) and Everett Jackson (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Democratic
Frederick Haynes III
On the ballot as FREDERICK D. HAYNES III
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 7 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 65
- Performance
- NR
Republican
Everett Jackson
On the ballot as EVERETT JACKSON
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 6 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 50
- Performance
- NR
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Frederick Haynes III
- On the record2026-07-22
As of July 22, 2026, had not filed the required House candidate financial disclosure or an extension, per the Texas Tribune; the Clerk's index still lists none as of Oct. 4, 2026.
Sources: Texas Tribune, July 22, 2026, House Clerk financial disclosure index, 2026 (zip of all filings)
- On the record2024-04-16
Resigned as president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in April 2024, less than three months after taking the post; Jesse Jackson had named him successor in July 2023.
Sources: ABC7 Chicago, April 17, 2024, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, April 16, 2024
- Credit2021-01
Dallas ISD named a new secondary school, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College, after him in January 2021.
Sources: Oak Cliff Advocate, Jan. 28, 2021, Dallas ISD school site
Everett Jackson
- On the record2025-06
In 2025, running for DeSoto City Council, he disclosed a prior felony conviction; the city said required eligibility papers were missing, a judge's release order was vacated, and he was never declared ineligible.
Sources: WFAA, May 29, 2025, WFAA, June 9, 2025, DeSoto Tribune, June 12, 2025
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Frederick Haynes III. FEC campaign reports are on file. The Texas Tribune reported in July 2026 that his House candidate financial disclosure was delinquent; no finding by the House or FEC was found.
Sources: Texas Tribune, July 22, 2026, House Clerk financial disclosure index, 2026 (zip of all filings)
Everett Jackson. FEC campaign reports are on file. No ethics, court or campaign finance finding was found in the sources checked.
Sources: FEC candidate page, House Clerk financial disclosure index, 2026 (zip of all filings)
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Frederick Haynes III. Senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Oak Cliff for over 40 years and briefly president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. No formal conduct finding found.
Source: Texas Tribune, Jan. 15, 2026
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Frederick Haynes III. Has led a Dallas church for over 40 years, sits on the Paul Quinn College board of trustees and briefly led the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Has not held public office.
Sources: Texas Tribune, Jan. 15, 2026, Campaign site, Who I Am
Everett Jackson. Described by CBS Texas as a small business owner and community organizer with no previous political experience. Has not held public office.
Source: CBS Texas, March 4, 2026
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Frederick Haynes III. Publishes long issue statements on economic security, development, environmental justice, education and ethics, and told the North Dallas Gazette he would expand the Child Tax and Earned Income Tax Credits; mostly general.
Sources: Campaign site, Issues, North Dallas Gazette, Feb. 18, 2026
Everett Jackson. Campaigns in general terms on job growth, security against drug cartels, religious freedom, a larger child tax credit and making DOGE spending cuts permanent, per CBS Texas.
Source: CBS Texas, March 4, 2026
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Frederick Haynes III. Publishes plain-language issue pages and answered North Dallas Gazette questions on his positions. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey; no debate or forum found.
Sources: Campaign site, Issues, North Dallas Gazette, Feb. 18, 2026, Ballotpedia, Frederick Haynes
Everett Jackson. States positions through his campaign messaging. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey; no other questionnaire answer, debate or forum found.
Sources: CBS Texas, March 4, 2026, Ballotpedia, Everett Jackson
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Frederick Haynes III. Has led a church in Oak Cliff, inside the district, for over 40 years. FEC by-state totals for 2025 to 2026 show about 59 percent of itemized individual contributions from Texas.
Sources: Texas Tribune, Jan. 15, 2026, FEC contribution totals by state
Everett Jackson. Ran for DeSoto City Council in 2025, and DeSoto lies in the redrawn district. FEC by-state totals show all $15,058 of his itemized individual contributions from Texas.
Sources: WFAA, May 29, 2025, Texas Tribune, Jan. 15, 2026, FEC contribution totals by state
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Frederick Haynes III. Has led Friendship-West Baptist Church for over 40 years; his campaign says it grew from fewer than 100 to more than 13,000 members. Campaign reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026, with no administrative fine.
Sources: Campaign site, Who I Am, FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
Everett Jackson. Campaign committee reports, including a pre-runoff report, are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026. No FEC administrative fine record found.
Sources: FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Frederick Haynes III. No public record found.
Everett Jackson. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 6, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in Texas's 30th Congressional District?
No candidate in Texas's 30th Congressional District has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 6, 2026. Frederick Haynes III (7 of 15 criteria) and Everett Jackson (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in Texas's 30th Congressional District in 2026?
FREDERICK D. HAYNES III (Democratic), EVERETT JACKSON (Republican). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Frederick Haynes III a good candidate for Congress?
Frederick Haynes III has public evidence on 7 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Everett Jackson a good candidate for Congress?
Everett Jackson has public evidence on 6 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every Texas race scored, the trailing candidate's path to victory, and the Texas 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.