Phil Gray

Libertarian | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Phil Gray


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.26


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Texas, Tyler, MS, 1990

University of Texas, Tyler TX, BS, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

property management, owner, 29

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Texas Civil Justice League (2004)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2016)

Paul Sadler (2013)

Carol Kent (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

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.

Disagree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the moher chooses

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

No


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Pay down the national debt

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

We can allow students to borrow from the fund that accrues as we reduce the debt. Interest can be as low as 3% fixed, and anything they pay will reduce their debt as well as the national debt.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Government has no business picking and choosing among religions

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

They should not unless it is for access to some compulsory government agency.

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


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C

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?

Israel has become our staunchest ally in the Mideast. That does not give them the right to subjugate others.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Demographics and economic reality.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Disagree

We should allow the immigrant to pay for entry and pay to stay. All funds they pay should go specifically to reduce our debt. Let them live and work freely and invest in America. They should sign a waiver acknowledging they are not eligible for federal benefits.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Any who want to and will submit fingerprints for background checks and waive right to federal bemefits


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Disagree

Vouchers are simply handouts for the wealthy. Recipient schools can simply raise their tuition and fees beyond what the public school family can afford.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

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Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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The Electoral College should be abolished.

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EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

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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.

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

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ABOUT YOU

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?

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What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

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2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

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