
Cedric Davis Sr
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cedric Davis Sr
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 13
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State, Huntsville, Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Administration, 2013
Tarlton State University, Stephenville, 21 Grad. Hrs. Master of Public Administration, 2016
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Certified Public Manager, 2020
WORK & MILITARY
Army, Cpl., 3
Army Reserves, Cpl., 2
Texas State Guard, Captain, 2
USND SUPCOM, Cpt.O3, 2
AFFILIATIONS
Boys and Girls Club of Falls Co. Board of Directors, Director, America Legion
Member, Texas Municipal League (Region 9), 2nd Vice-President
Central East Texas Alliance, Vice-President, NAACP: Dallas, Mesquite, Marlin, Waco
Member, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Member
ICMA, Member, TCMA
Member, ICPM, Member
SkillsUSA / CJET, Advisor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board Trustee (Elect), 2005
Mayor, 2
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2006, 2012
Texas Governor, 2018
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (2)
Progressive Turnout Project
*Liberal Texas
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Co. Chairs of Democratic SD22
TX Democratic Veterans Caucus
Progressive Turnout Project
TX Coalition of Black Democrats
Blue Texas
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)
ActBlue (2018)
Barack Obama (2013)
Barbara Mallory Caraway (2015)
Democratic Women's Groups (2018)
House Democratic Campaign Committee (2012)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
ActBlue (2018)
Carl Sherman (2022)
Robert Miklos (2012)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, When a Woman Choose to decide
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape, Incest, When a Woman Choose to decide
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Multimillion dollar corporations should pay more
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Multimillion dollar corporations should pay more
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Some Entitlements
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Some Entitlements
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
During Pandemics
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
During Pandemics
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
During Pandemic or outbreaks
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
During Pandemic or outbreaks
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should continue to monitor, prepare, and respond as necessary
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The US should continue to monitor, prepare, and respond as necessary
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Agree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
I don’t believe in building an expensive wall but try more robust avenues to the border issue
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
I don’t believe in building an expensive wall but try more robust avenues to the border issue
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All on a case by case
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
All on a case by case
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I don’t have an issue providing some form of ID
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I don’t have an issue providing some form of ID
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Reverse the recent restrictions on voting
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Reverse the recent restrictions on voting
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, it’s beginning to cause more domestic unrest and preconceived conditions
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, it’s beginning to cause more domestic unrest and preconceived conditions
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Agree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
B
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
B
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To assist it’s citizens with public services with public services and needs
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To assist it’s citizens with public services with public services and needs
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?
Moderate
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
NA
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
NA
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a very experienced and informative hardworking blue collar public servant leader that will work hard to improve the quality of life of those I serve.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a very experienced and informative hardworking blue collar public servant leader that will work hard to improve the quality of life of those I serve.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Age restrictions on the purchase of assault weapons
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Age restrictions on the purchase of assault weapons
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Agree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Agree
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