
Chad Carnahan
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Chad Carnahan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 102
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Centenary College, Shreveport, BA, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
First United Methodist Church, Dallas Eagle Forum
Empower Texans
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Cathie Adams
Texas Home School Coalition
Texas Values Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Texas Home School Coalition
NRA AQ Raring
Texas Values Action
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.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
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.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
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.
Agree
I support using a party caucus to nominate my party's candidate for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, and I pledge to vote for my party's nominee.
Yes
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?
If the life or death of the mother and child are at issue
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Self-interest guides all human interaction. It must be checked in a way that assures the greater good.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a CS Lewis Christian. Faith is a constant journey and a constant struggle. This is why it has so much significance.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe in personal freedom. I believe that the American culture, with its mix of self-interest balanced by moral accountability, has provided a level of personal success and fulfillment that the world has never seen. No one is better at taking care of you and the people you love than you. If you want more folks to depend upon, spread the circle of people that you value. Government can never do this.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Reduce government tax and regulation. We're seeing it now with the Trump tax cut.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Increase competition within the health insurance industry. Allow Christian health care organizations to prosper. Reduce regulation on health care professionals.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Get out of the way.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
My decades in independent business. A family that that has taught me responsible compassion. My opportunities to work among people of so many interests, income levels, and personalities.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
chad@betruetotexas.com (214) 708-9992
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I seek to be a public servant. Not a politician.
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