

John Lujan III
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Lujan III
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 118
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
San Antonio College, San Antonio, Associate
Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio
WORK & MILITARY
San Antonio FIre Department, Firefighter, 25
Bexar County Deputy Sheriff, Deputy, 6.5
AFFILIATIONS
Southside Baptist Church, Sunday School Teacher
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Rep District 118, 2016, 2022-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
Greg Abbott
Texas Latino Conservatives
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA PAC)
OTHER (2)
Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (13)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
Kronda Thimesch (2023)
Adam Hinojosa (2022)
Janie Lopez (2022)
Kyle Sinclair (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (61)
Coalition por for Texas (2024)
John T. Smithee (2023)
Alamo City Republican Women PAC (2022)
Andrew Murr (2022)
August Pfluger (2022)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Gene Wu (2023)
Environmental Defense Fund (2022)
KCI Holdings (2022)
San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners Association (2022)
Texas Sands (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate graded B by pro-marijuana group NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws).
Candidate debate.
Hosted by the San Antonio Report and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of
Commerce. Moderated by San Antonio Report
politics reporter Andrea Drusch.
San Antonio Report YouTube. 8 Oct 2024. 49:05 minutes.
The 2023 TX House from right to left according to Rice University analysis.
He received a vote rating of 0% from Texas Right to Life Committee in 2015
and a vote rating of 0% from NARAL Pro-Choice Texas in 2016. VoteSmart.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother is at stake, a female facing incest or rape.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Choose not to answer
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Federal Minimum Wage - 7.25
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I believe the government should not be allowed to close churches. The closing of the church should be left to the church itself.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Government Businesses and private businesses should not be allowed to require any vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is a major ally for the United States and we should always have a close relationship.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. I am a strong believer that we are created to serve - God and others.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is wrong. I believe the United States has made great strides in confronting and fighting racism. I fear we have enemies, from various parts of the world, that have entered the US illegaly and pose a serious threat.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe we need to invest in nuclear energy.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Our state government creates and enforces state laws. We work on budget and fund the various budget items and state agencies responsible for delivering service to our communities.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I believe police departments and community programs are separate. Police departments should be fully funded and not lose any funds for any type of other programs.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe we need to enforce our current gun laws and aggressively prosecute those that use and possess guns illegally. We must create a culture where illegal possession/use of a firearm is a serious offense.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
The decision should be left to the policy of the school district. There may be a need for teachers to carry guns or the school district may provide adequate security measures and not have the need for a teacher to carry. Of course, training, testing, and proficiency should be mandated.
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