

Tony Tinderholt
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tony Tinderholt
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 94
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Regents, New York, BS, 1996
Touro Masters Education, Los Angeles, ME, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Air Force, STAFF SERGEANT, 10
U.S. Army, MAJOR, 11
AFFILIATIONS
Spirit of Hope, Volunteer and Contributor, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Volunteer and Contributor, St. Jude Research, Volunteer and Contributor
Catholic Charities, ESL Instructor, Columbia College
Adjunct Spanish Professor 2006-2013
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative HD 94, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2017
100%
2017
97%
2017
95%
2017
93%
2017
|100%
2017
|97%
2017
|95%
2017
|93%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (9)
Grassroots America
National Rifle Association PVF
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texas Conservative Digest
Texas Eagle Forum
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
College Republican National Committee
Jonathan Stickland
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Matt Rinaldi
Matt Schaefer
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)
Accountability First
Cathie Adams
David Simpson
DFW Conservative Voters
Empower Texans
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
According to state law in Texas as defined in 2003, life begins gestation in the womb. The fourth and fifth amendments require that a person receive due process. It is my opinion that due process is skipped for that child as defined in 2003 when an abortion occurs. This is aside from my Christian beliefs.
ECONOMY
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
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
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Free market, less regulation on employers and decrease reliance on government hand-outs.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Free market and demand along with a strong workforce who are earning pay is what boosts the economy. Less regulation in every way will also help.
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 define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
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
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Free market options, less regulation, nothing mandated and no penalties for not having coverage.
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.
Strongly Agree
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
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
VALUES
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.
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
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
People have God given rights and the government's job is to protect those rights. The government doesn't have the right to grant or take any rights away. Separating these branches was designed as a protective measure in my belief.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Lutheran and have been my entire life.
ABOUT YOU
I support using a party caucus to nominate my party's candidate for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, and I pledge to vote for my party's nominee.
Yes
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 was ranked #3 most conservative in the 84th Legislature and #4 most conservative in the 85th Legislature by a non-partisan system at Rice University. I am consistent, ethical and vote with integrity every time.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
21 years of military service, a masters in educational leadership and a proven track record of voting conservatively for two consecutive sessions.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Tony@TonyTinderholt.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Vote Republican in November. Bring friends, Family and neighbors with you!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
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
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