

Christi Craddick L.
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Christi Craddick L.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
Railroad Commissioner
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Plan II – Liberal Arts Honors, 1991
The University of Texas Law School, Austin, Texas, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Member, Austin Republican Women
Member, Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Member
University of Texas Chancellor’s Council, Member, The Texas Lyceum
Alumni, State Bar of Texas, Member
Southern States Energy Board, Member, National Petroleum Council
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Railroad Commissioner, 2012-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (7)
Cathie Adams
Grassroots America
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texas Conservative Review
Texas Eagle Forum
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Governor Greg Abbott
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Grassroots America, We the People
Cathie Adams
Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
Republican Women's Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
Tom Craddick
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
Bass Family PACs
Charlie Geren
Dan Patrick
DFW Conservative Voters
Jeff Leach
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Greg Wortham
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
The state constitution should limit the growth of spending to the rate of population growth plus the rate of inflation.
Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2010 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There are no circumstances where abortion should be allowed. Life is life.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The Bible taught us that man is inherently flawed. Our Founders set up a system so that checks and balances ensure the flaws of man cannot cause harm to all.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My spiritual beliefs and values are from my parents and the teachings of the Catholic Church. I was raised in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Midland. Today, my daughter Catherine and I are active members of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Austin.
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.
A political conservative stands for traditional values, limited government, individual liberty and free enterprise. I am a Christian raised in the Catholic Church. I am a life-long conservative Republican raised in a strong conservative household. My political beliefs are rooted in these conservative philosophies. In my role as Railroad Commissioner, the decisions I have made reflect my conservative beliefs.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Education is the best way to bring down unemployment.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
A private, free market healthcare system.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should not play a role in boosting the economy. It is not the government's job to pick winners and losers.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Having grown up in the heart of the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas with my family working in and around the oil and gas industry my entire life, I am well-versed in how the industry functions, regulatory needs at the Railroad Commission, and the industry’s importance to our state. I have put that knowledge to work at the agency throughout my first five years as your Railroad Commissioner. With a strong knowledge of the Texas energy industry and a long list of accomplishments over the past five years at the Railroad Commission, I am asking the voters of Texas to elect me to a second term so we can continue the good work we are doing to safely grow this important industry and secure our state’s long-term energy success.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
info@christicraddick.com; (512)271-4782
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
None.
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