The Texas Mom Who Fought Back After Her Child Was Punished for a Trump Vote is Now Running for Congress | Raven Harrison
- Marco Baez Vergara
- Jun 26
- 5 min read

Raven Harrison never pictured herself stepping into the political arena. A successful entrepreneur, keynote speaker, wife, and mother of two, she had carved out a fulfilling life through hard work and determination. Born to two career military parents, Raven was raised with a strong sense of patriotism, discipline, and an unwavering belief in American values. Alongside her husband Paul Harrison, a retired U.S. Air Force pilot, Raven built her life on those principles.
For Years, Raven Focused on Her Family and Business, Working as an Executive in Global Marketing Before Launching her Own Small Businesses.
Her goal was to enjoy the American dream, spend more time with her family, and eventually retire on a beach. But in 2017, an incident involving her young daughter turned that dream upside down and ignited a new mission in her life.
It all began when Raven and Paul received a distressing phone call from their daughter’s elementary school. Their daughter, Patience, just eight years old at the time, had participated in a school-sponsored mock election designed to teach students about the democratic process. The students were asked to cast ballots for their preferred presidential candidate: Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.

Patience, standing firm in her beliefs, was the only student in her class who voted for Donald Trump. Instead of being praised for exercising her right to independent thought, she became the target of pressure from school officials, who reportedly asked her to change her vote. When she refused, the situation escalated.
When Raven arrived at the school to pick up her daughter, she found Patience in tears, visibly shaken, and unable to speak...
It was only later that Raven discovered her daughter had marks on the back of her neck—evidence of an altercation with a teacher who allegedly grabbed her by the throat and dragged her to detention.
The Harrison family was outraged. They immediately withdrew Patience and their son from the school, opting for homeschooling to ensure their children’s safety and freedom. But the experience revealed something deeper for Raven: a disturbing trend of political bias and indoctrination within the education system. Raven recalls how she always believed schools were meant to nurture critical thinking, not silence it. The moment she saw her daughter punished for expressing her beliefs was a wake-up call.
The incident gained national attention, and Raven’s story resonated with many parents concerned about the direction of education and the broader societal shift toward suppressing dissenting voices. For Raven, this personal battle became a catalyst for her political awakening.
Her upbringing instilled a strong belief in service and defending constitutional rights. As the daughter of military parents and wife of an Air Force veteran, Raven wasn’t going to stand by while she believed American freedoms—including free speech and parental rights—were being eroded.

The turning point for Raven came when she received a personal phone call from former President Donald Trump, encouraging her to take her fight beyond her family and into public service. That conversation fueled her determination to protect the rights of families across the nation and motivated her decision to run for Congress.
Today, Raven is campaigning to flip a blue House seat in Florida, with a platform focused on safeguarding parental rights, reforming education, supporting veterans, and standing up for individual freedoms. For her, this campaign goes beyond just one district—it’s about preserving the core values that define America.
Her message has resonated with voters who feel unheard by the political establishment. Supporters view her as a fierce advocate for the "America First" agenda, which prioritizes national sovereignty, secure borders, strong defense, and protection of constitutional rights.
More Than Slogans, Raven Harrison Brings Real-World Experience as a Mother, Entrepreneur, and Military spouse.
Unlike career politicians, her perspective is grounded in personal stakes, which is why many voters find her message relatable and urgent.
Her story reflects concerns shared by parents across the country. Many feel schools are moving away from academic excellence and toward political agendas, with reports of classroom censorship, biased curriculums, and hostility toward differing opinions fueling a growing movement for accountability in education.
Raven believes that if schools can’t be trusted to respect basic freedoms, the consequences for children and families will be profound. She emphasizes the need for leaders who will protect families rather than yield to radical ideologies.
Her campaign is rooted in the belief that America is at a crossroads. She warns that without action, the nation risks losing the freedoms that define it. Rising government overreach, political polarization, and threats to free speech are among the concerns her supporters share.
Part of her mission is to push back against what she describes as the "weaponization" of government institutions—from education to justice—which she believes are being used to silence political opponents and erode democracy. She works alongside individuals affected by the justice system, particularly those entangled in politically charged prosecutions, to promote fairness and accountability.
Raven’s campaign distinguishes itself by relying on grassroots support, not large political action committees. She encourages Americans from all states to contribute, volunteer, and amplify her message, stressing that the fight for freedom doesn’t stop at state borders.
Her platform includes priorities like strengthening border security, supporting law enforcement, defending parental rights in education, promoting economic opportunity, and protecting veterans’ rights. She also plans to challenge wasteful government spending and push back against international organizations and elites she believes threaten national sovereignty.
For Raven, this campaign is more than just politics—it’s a personal mission driven by her life experience and a deep belief in America’s founding principles. Her evolution from protective mother to political candidate reflects a broader movement of everyday Americans rising to defend their freedoms.

The Key is Unity
Raven makes it clear that she isn’t interested in playing politics. For her, the mission is about fighting for families, freedoms, and the future of the country.
As expected in today’s polarized climate, her campaign has attracted both praise and criticism.
But she remains focused, working to build a coalition of voters who believe that America’s best days are still ahead—if people are willing to take action.
She points to history as proof that Americans have always risen to meet difficult challenges, and she believes this moment is no different. The key, in her view, is unity. As the campaign gains momentum, Raven continues urging supporters to get involved.
Whether through donations, volunteering, or simply having conversations with neighbors, she believes every small action contributes to meaningful change.
For Raven, the fight is about securing a better future for the next generation. She believes waiting for someone else to fix the country isn’t an option—people themselves are the solution.
To learn more about Raven Harrison’s campaign or to get involved, click here.
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