Brandon Creighton
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brandon Creighton
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 4
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Texas, Austin, Bachelor of Science, 1992
Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, J.D., 1995
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
First Baptist Church of Conroe, Volunteer, Montgomery County Republican Party
Finance Chair, Lonestar Groundwater Conservation District, Board of Directors
Texas House of Representatives Republican Caucus, Chairman, Legislative TEA Party Caucus
Co-Founder, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Board of Directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Texas House of Representatives, 8 years
Lonestar Groundwater Conservation District, 4 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Texas State Senator District 4, 2014
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
100%
2017
100%
2019
96%
2019
93%
2019
90%, 88% (cum.)†
2019
82%, 86% (cum.)†
2019
82%, 82% (cum.)†
2019
82%
2012
81%
2019
80%
2017
|100%
2019
|96%
2019
|93%
2019
|90%, 88% (cum.)†
2019
|82%, 86% (cum.)†
2019
|82%, 82% (cum.)†
2012
|81%
2019
|80%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
31%
2019
40%, 30% (cum.)†
2019
F
2019
0%
2019
|31%
2019
|40%, 30% (cum.)†
2019
|F
2019
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Texas Patriots PAC
Texas Right to Life
Texas State Rifle Association
Texas Values Action
OTHER (9)
C Club of Houston
Greg Abbott
HRBC, Houston's Premier Business Coalition
*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Texas Right to Life
Kingwood TEA Party
National Federation of Independent Business
Texas State Assoc. of Fire Fighters
Texas State Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (16)
Bob Hall (2018)
Conservative Republicans of Texas (2014)
GOPAC (2010)
Greg Abbott (2015)
Kevin Brady (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (25)
Barry 'Kip' Averitt (2013)
Cecil Bell Jr. (2013)
Conservative Republicans of Texas (2014)
David Dewhurst (2007)
David M. Sibley, Sr. (2006)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
American Federation of Teachers (2011)
Association of Texas Professional Educators (2007)
Garnet Coleman (2015)
Houston Retired Firefighters Association (2018)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2019)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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?
Rape, incest or a Mother's life is in danger.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure 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
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I have never voted for a budget that is not balanced, and I have led the charge on a constitutional spending limit and tying the budget to inflation. I believe that the federal government has failed over and over again, and should finally adopt zero-based budgeting to stop the band-aid approach they have employed far too long. This session all state agencies will be expected to reduce their budgets by 10% or more.
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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Our churches and our government are separate, but I always depend on my Christian values to guide me as a father, businessman and lawmaker. Our country was founded on Judeo-Christian principles and we also protect everyone constitutionally in their freedom of religion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I believe that medical decisions should be between patients and their doctors, not the government. I have supported many measures to reduce the burden of healthcare costs and prevent insurance fraud, but most of all, I believe that healthcare should be part of the free market and the laws and forces of supply and demand are free from government intervention.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
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
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I support legal immigration--but that means that people seeking to come to the United States need to pass a background check, prove that they have employment opportunities and the necessary skills, and that the federal government employs a true process to admit immigrants. We are the most welcoming country in the world, but we cannot live in a nation without laws.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.
Strongly Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savoir and I believe that HE gave his life so that I could be saved from my sins, forgiven and accepted into the Kingdom of Heaven.
ABOUT YOU
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 am a proud conservative, but most of all proud of the conservative results I have been able to deliver as a lawmaker.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a small business owner, lawyer and rancher. I know the heavy burden of crushing taxes, government red-tape, and costly regulation. I have signed the front of a paycheck, and had to balance my books in good times and bad, which makes me aware of the challenges that face Texas job creators. I also worked in the Office of the Attorney General, where I dealt with violent criminals and domestic violence. I understand the best and worst of society, and I will always lead on conservative principles as a lawmaker.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I am unapologetic about my support of a citizen’s right to bear arms. I have sponsored and passed many pro 2nd amendment bills in recent years, preventing unnecessary restrictions or regulations for responsible gun owners.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. In-person education I will file legislation to open up schools for all in-person education for families that want their children in the classroom. 2. Protecting Texas History I will again file legislation to protect historical monuments from being destroyed or relocated. 3. End Taxpayer funded lobbying I am filing legislation to end the practice of taxpayer funded lobbying.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The biggest threat to domestic security is the fear mongering in the mainstream media. The vast majority of Americans want to raise their children to be good citizens, attend church and have the opportunity to live the American dream. The constant division and fear is the biggest threat to our way of lives. I believe that every human being should be valued equally and that there is no place for racism in America.
