
Konni Burton
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Konni Burton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 10
Incumbent
Yes
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
2017
100%
2017
100%
2017
100%
2017
96%
2017
95%
2017
|100%
2017
|100%
2017
|96%
2017
|95%
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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