

Stan Lambert
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stan Lambert
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 71
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist Univeristy, Dallas, Graduate, 1989
Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Finance, 1975
Abilene High School, Abilene, Graduate, 1971
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Abilene Independent School District, Board Member/President, Development Corporation of Abilene
Board Member, West Central Texas Council of Governments, Executive Committee - First VP
Hendrick Foundation Development Board, Member, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Abilene
Board Member, Junior Achievement of Abilene, Board Member
Neighborhoods in Progress, Board Member, West Texas Rehabilitation Center
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor of Ennis, Texas, 1990-91
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017
90%
2017
75%
2017
68%
2017
46%
2017
43%
2017
|90%
2017
|75%
2017
|68%
2017
|46%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Rifle Association PVF
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Texas Farm Bureau AGFUN
Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas
Texas State Teachers Associations
Texas Alliance for Life PAC
TSRA-PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
Christi Craddick
Dawn Buckingham
Greg Abbott
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Lynn Stucky
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
National Federation of Independent Business
State Republican Party Organizations
Texas Alliance for Life
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
American Federation of Teachers
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Texas Parent PAC
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?
I am pro-life and am opposed to abortion except when the life of the mother is in jeopardy.
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?
To bring down unemployment, we must continue to focus on keeping taxes low, maintaining a fair and predictable regulatory economy, economic development and improving our public education system.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should focus on keeping taxes low, maintaining a fair predictable regulatory environment and improving public education. After that, government should get out of the way and let the free market and entrepreneurs do what they do best.
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?
Obamacare is definitely not the answer. We must first cute waste, fraud and abuse in the system, and we must focus on directing our resources where they are needed most. This is especially important to my district and rural Texas.
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?
The Founders included the separation of powers in the Constitution to protect our citizens against corruption & greed.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, and my strong faith in Jesus Christ guides my decisions as a legislator, community leader, businessman and family man. I am also active in my local church - University Church of Christ.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a legislator, I have based my decisions on what is best for my community, and on the guiding principles of less government, lower taxes, quality public education, and pro-life and pro-family values.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a school board member, businessman, and community leader in Abilene for the last 35 years. I understand the district, and I understand the importance of job and economic development, a quality education system and pro-life and pro-family values.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Texansforstan@gmail.com and (325) 261-9585.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I want voters to konw that my top priority is representing my district and keeping our families and communities safe and prosperous.
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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