Scott Sanford

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

Scott Sanford


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 70


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Scott Sanford websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Baylor University, Waco, MTax, 1988

Baylor University, Waco, BBA, 1986

WORK & MILITARY

Cottonwood Creek Church, Executive Pastor, 19

Ernst & Young, CPA, 5

AFFILIATIONS

Cottonwood Creek Church, Executive Pastor, Texas Prayer Caucus

Chair, Texas Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Member

Leadership Development Center of Cottonwood Creek, President, Christian Leadership Center

Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Rep., 7

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

2019

33%, 23% (cum.)


2019

17%


2019

F


2019

0%

2019

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33%, 23% (cum.)



2019

|

F


ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Texas Right to Life

Texas State Rifle Association

Texas Values Action

OTHER (8)

*Americans for Prosperity Action

*Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas

Greg Abbott

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Texas

Texas Association of Business (TAB) BACPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (16)

Charles Lee Perry (2015)

Cindy Burkett (2014)

Jared Patterson (2019)

Jodie Laubenberg (2014)

Jonathan Stickland (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)

American Majority Action (2012)

Capital Leadership Fund (2019)

Conservative Republicans of Texas (2012)

David Simpson (2013)

Eagle Forum (2014)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2018)

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?

ONLY if the mother would not survive giving birth.


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?

N/A - the state government budget is balanced.


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?

Separation of church and state means that government shall not form any official or proscribed religion and shall not prohibit the free exercise 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 would allow the marketplace to offer and price a large variety of coverages and programs that would allow the consumer to choose the right product(s) for himself and family.


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?

Immigrants who go through the legal processes to enter the country should be the only ones allowed to enter.


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.

I am a Christ-follower by God's grace. I believe that Jesus is the pre-existent Son of God, who came to earth as fully man and fully God in order to reconcile sinful man with a holy God through His death and resurrection, and that He sent His Spirit to dwell within us as a helper, equipper, and comforter. I believe that the Bible is the word of God and is useful for correction and instruction.


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.

My voting record and legislative authorship over the last four legislative sessions validate my statement.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have had the privilege of serving four legislative sessions and have used the skills afforded to me through work as a CPA, Executive Pastor, and business owner for the benefit of my constituents.

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?

It is a high honor and privilege to serve the constituents of District 70, and I would hope to continue in that service.


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?

None, other than prohibiting the gun ownership of violent criminals.


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. Religious Liberty 2. Free speech 3. Lower taxes and economic liberty

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

I observe great hope among all ethnic groups doing life together.

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