
A. Denise Russell
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
A. Denise Russell
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Bd. of Educ., Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Walden University, Minneapolis, Ed. D., 2016
Walden University, Minneapolis, M. Ed., 2009
Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, B. A.
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
North Texas Food Bank, Volunteer, National Honor Society
Sponsor, Buckner Children's Home, Volunteer
Scottish Rite Hospital, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer, Joseph Storehouse, Volunteer
Mission Arlington, Volunteer, Carter Blood Care
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
SBOE, District 13, 2014
State Representative, 2016
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
N/A
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The federal government should mandate standards and requirements for local schools.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
No Answer
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
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?
Greed for power
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Christian belief that there is one God and He sent His Son to earth to die for our sins.
ABOUT YOU
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 am running on the Republican ballot.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am the State of Texas Charter School Teacher of the Year.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
russell4you@yahoo.com; (214) 374-3465
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a Republican that lives in an urban inner-city district. I need as many voters as possible (living in my district) to vote for me.
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
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