
Garrett Boersma
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Garrett Boersma
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of North Texas, Denton, BBA-Finance
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Courthouse Preservation Council, Member, Friends of Marshall Animals Board
Member, Citizen’s Advisory Council, Member
Harrison County Historical Museum, Past President, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Pines
Member, Harrison County Historical Commission, Member
Harrison County Children's Services board, Member, First United Methodist Church-Marshall, TX
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Marshall City Council Member, 2012-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (9)
Grassroots America
Lone Star Liberty
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Texas Conservative Digest
Texas Eagle Forum
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Texas Values Action
Texas Right to Life
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Young Conservatives of Texas
Texas Home School Coalition
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Bryan Hughes
David Simpson
Jason Lewis
Louie Gohmert
Matt Schaefer
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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.
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."
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:
No Answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To preserve the life of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Our founders were concerned with the darker motives of mankind.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian. As a Christian, I work to develop my relationship with Jesus. I also try to remember, "Do unto others are you would have them do to you."
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.
Public votes during my tenure on the Marshall City Commission. In particular votes to reform government, cut spending and reallocate these savings into the streets and infrastructure of our city.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Private sector economic growth resulting from emphasizing competitive free enterprise and reducing the size and scope of government spending at all levels.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Restore to or move in the direction of a competitive free market. Encourage individual savings for routine healthcare needs. Reduce and phase out government's role in healthcare.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
None.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
BBA in Finance. Diverse professional experience in manufacturing, finance, construction and real estate development. I have created and managed businesses for most of my career. I have served as an elected official and while in office cut spending and reformed government.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
garrett@garrettfortexas.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I will work to make Texas a more free, prosperous state for all Texans.
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