Cedric Davis Sr

Democrat | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Cedric Davis Sr


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 13


Incumbent

No


Links

Cedric Davis Sr websitesCedric Davis Sr phones Cedric Davis Sr emailFacebookX

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*

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