

Dan Flynn
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dan Flynn
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
Yes
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)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2017
93%
2012
90%
2017
84%
2017
54%
2017
49%
2017
|100%
2017
|93%
2012
|90%
2017
|84%
2017
|54%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association PVF
LIBERAL (1)
American Federation of Teachers AFT Texas
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Alliance for Life
TX Teachers Association
National Rifle Association
TX State Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (39)
Aaron Schock
Cindy Burkett
David Bridges
Deb Fischer
Donald Trump
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (34)
Allen Fletcher
Andrew & Simona Beal
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 (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?
None
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
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?
Lower taxes and lower regulation so that business can plan and function for the future and have more resources to hire
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
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
It should seek to lower taxes and lower/eliminate regulation holding business back.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
It should seek to lower taxes and lower/eliminate regulation holding business back.
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.
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
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?
Through the protection and use of free enterprise. Let the market provide solutions versus the government
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
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
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
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.
Strongly Disagree
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
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?
Desire for freedom and liberty
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Strong belief in God and his presence in our everyday lives
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 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
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
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
14 year voting record
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
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
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
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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
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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