Konni Burton

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Konni Burton


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 10


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Konni Burton websites FacebookXYouTube

EDUCATION

University of North Texas, Denton, BBA, 1984

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

The Rosie Project, Texas State "Rosie", Dallas Tea Party

Board Member, FreedomWorks, Platform Commissioner at the RNC

Liberty Central, Texas State Liaison, Texas State Legislature TEA Party Caucus

Advisory Committee member, NE Tarrant Tea Party, Steering Committee, Board Member, VP

Calvary Lutheran Church, Council Member, President, The Gladney Center

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

TX State Senator, District 10, 2014-present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (10)

Grassroots America

Lone Star Liberty

National Rifle Association PVF

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Texas Conservative Digest

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Texas Right to Life

Young Conservatives of Texas

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

National Rifle Assoc./Texas State Rifle Assoc.

Texas Values

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (22)

Chip Roy

David Simpson

Don Huffines

Don Stenberg

Giovanni Capriglione

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (57)

Accountability First

Bass Family PACs

Bob Hall

Brandon Creighton

Brian Birdwell


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When the life of the mother is truly in jeopardy the law should not determine which life is protected.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When the life of the mother is truly in jeopardy the law should not determine which life is protected.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Strongly Agree

The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Strongly Agree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Cut taxes, reduce regulations, and let the market work.

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Cut taxes, reduce regulations, and let the market work.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The government must have an extremely light regulatory hand and a broad-based, fair system of taxation in order for the market to flourish.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The government must have an extremely light regulatory hand and a broad-based, fair system of taxation in order for the market to flourish.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

By identifying and eliminating any government intervention that negatively impacts the insurance market and drives up the cost of care.

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

By identifying and eliminating any government intervention that negatively impacts the insurance market and drives up the cost of care.


NATIONAL SECURITY

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Agree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Agree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Disagree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Disagree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Agree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Individuals have a strong tendency to compete, but also to cooperate. The separation of powers in our Constitution ensures that no one branch or person has unchecked authority, and if an individual or group of individuals pursue policy or ends that threaten the greater good of the nation, other individuals/groups of individuals have the ability to intervene. This encourages more cooperation and greater stability.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Individuals have a strong tendency to compete, but also to cooperate. The separation of powers in our Constitution ensures that no one branch or person has unchecked authority, and if an individual or group of individuals pursue policy or ends that threaten the greater good of the nation, other individuals/groups of individuals have the ability to intervene. This encourages more cooperation and greater stability.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a committed Christian and member of a Calvary Lutheran Church. I have previously served on, and as president of, the Church Council.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a committed Christian and member of a Calvary Lutheran Church. I have previously served on, and as president of, the Church Council.


ABOUT YOU

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I have been consistently rated by multiple, well-respected conservative organizations, such as Young Conservatives of Texas, Texas Right to Life, and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, as the most conservative Senator in the Texas Senate during my first term.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I have been consistently rated by multiple, well-respected conservative organizations, such as Young Conservatives of Texas, Texas Right to Life, and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, as the most conservative Senator in the Texas Senate during my first term.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have served in the Texas Senate since 2014, and I have governed as I promised to when I first campaigned.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

Email: info@konniburton.com Phone: 817-754-0110

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have served in the Texas Senate since 2014, and I have governed as I promised to when I first campaigned.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Thank you for your time, and I appreciate your civic engagement!

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

Email: info@konniburton.com Phone: 817-754-0110

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Thank you for your time, and I appreciate your civic engagement!


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Agree

I support the death penalty.

Agree

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

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