
Dinesh Mali
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dinesh Mali
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 105
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, BSME, 1969
Washington University, St. Louis, MO, MSME, 1975
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
DFW Hindu temple society, member, Volunteer, India Association Of North Texas
Volunteeer, Swaminarayan Temple, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Irving ISD, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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.
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.
Neutral
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
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.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Neutral
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
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.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Agree
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Neutral
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
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 Republican Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If women life is in danger and only choice left.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Not sure under stand the question
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Hindu and like to live my as hindu person following Gita.All religions are equal in their teaching.
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.
If elected my record will speak itself.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Build manufacturing base. Focus on what we can do with our resources.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Obama care or similar program
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Focus on our own resources of material and labor force. Promote education of work force to available job opprtunities.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Professional Engineer, running engineering company since 1980. Volunteers for city , community and board member of Irving ISD This is a land of opportunity where dreams come true. To change you must be part of the change. District 105 has diversified communities and minority community deserve minority representation. I like to make history be winning and become first Asian Indian. I can easily communicate with diverse cultures.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
dineshmali@aol.com, 469-585-2888
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I value education most to break poverty cycle. I believe parent must be involved to shape children future, guide them through challenges of the life.
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