A. Denise Russell

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

A. Denise Russell


Party

Republican


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Bd. of Educ., Dist. 13


Incumbent

No


Links

A. Denise Russell websites

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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