Randy Orr
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randy Orr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 15
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southwestern, Waxahachie,TX, 72
CBC, Springfield, MO, 73
San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX, 75
WORK & MILITARY
CH, Dispatch Supervisor, 3
Consolidated Freight, Driver, 17
KBR, Driver and Convoy C., 1
ABF Freight, Driver, 8
AFFILIATIONS
New Life Assembly Of God, Trustee, Republican Party
Precinct Chairman 0413, Teamsters Local 988
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
ESD Commissioner, 9
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations
State Republican Party Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is endanger
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
First, securing the border and enforcing the legal process we now have. Second, undoing frivolous regulations that hinder business growth.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should be boosting the economy by keeping a low tax rate and protecting our nation.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Undo regulations that restrict individuals/business from purchasing health insurance across state lines. Push for tax credits.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly 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 allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Mankind's nature is largely self seeking and therefore the Founders were careful to put check and balances in the constitution to insure that one branch did not over reach the others.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I gave my heart to the Lord Jesus, at an early age. I believe the Bible teaches us how to love and serve others.
ABOUT YOU
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
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 Godly Principles and I feel that that these principles and Conservative Principles are much in alignment.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been involved in the political process since 2005. Working elections, grassroots activist, and working campaigns. I have been a precinct chairman for twelve years. I just stepped down from the ESD 6 board of North Channel to run for this office. I have served as a commissioner on this board since 2008, which is an elected position. I became president of ESD 6 in 2015 and held the position until my resignation to run for senate seat. I am very proud of ESD 6, I believe it is one of the finest ESD's in the State of Texas.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
randy@randyorr.com
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I consider myself a common citizen, blue collar worker. I think it is time for the working class to have a voice in Austin. I would like to be that voice for Senate District 15
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
