Dan Flynn

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dan Flynn


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Dan Flynn websites Facebook

EDUCATION

(Candidate did not provide)

WORK & MILITARY

Texas Natonal Guard

Texas State Guard, Brigadier General, 12

AFFILIATIONS

Church of the Nazarene, Board member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

County Judge, 1

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Alliance for Life

TX Teachers Association

National Rifle Association

TX State Rifle Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (36)

Aaron Schock

Cathie Adams

Cindy Burkett

David Bridges

Deb Fischer

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (33)

Allen Fletcher

Associated Builders and Contractors

Brian Birdwell

Cathie Adams

Cindy Burkett


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

American Federation of Teachers

Association of Texas Professional Educators

Communication Workers of America

International Association of Firefighters

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

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

Strongly 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.

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.

Strongly Agree

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 health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

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 able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

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

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

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

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

Strongly Disagree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Agree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

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

Desire for freedom and liberty

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Strong belief in God and his presence in our everyday lives

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.

14 year voting record

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Lower taxes and lower regulation so that business can plan and function for the future and have more resources to hire

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

Through the protection and use of free enterprise. Let the market provide solutions versus the government

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

It should seek to lower taxes and lower/eliminate regulation holding business back.

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

multiple terms in the legislature creating good conservative policy and strong legislation protecting life, the second amendment and other principles of freedom

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

danfromvan@aol.com 214-701-5585

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

Strong moral and personal character. Not afraid of protecting our religious and God given rights

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