Ryan Krause
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ryan Krause
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 35
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Regent University, Virginia Beach, 2015-2015
San Antonio College, San Antonio, 1990-1990
Bee County College, Beeville, 1986-1988
WORK & MILITARY
Small Business Owner, Owner, 2015-2025
Palm Valley Church, Executive Pastor, 2007-2015
John Maxwell Team, Executive Director, 2015-2025
Small Business Owner, Owner, 1990-2007
AFFILIATIONS
John Maxwell Team, Presidents Advisory Council, 2015-2024
Mission Chamber of Commerce, Director, 2015-2017
Palm Valley Church, Executive Pastor, 2007-2015
Victory Assembly of God, Director, 2004-2007
Windsor Park Assembly of God, Director / Youth Pastor, 1993-2002
Buda Chamber of Commerce, Director, 2018-2020
Seguin Chamber of Commerce / Leadership Seguin, Lead Facilitator, 2020-2023
Edinburg Chamber of Commerce / Leadership Edinburg, Lead Facilitator, 2021-2025
McAllen Chamber of Commerce / Leadership McAllen, Facilitator, 2015-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Congressional District 35, 2025-2025
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Texas Right to Life TRL PAC
Sid Miller
*National Women's Prayer and Voting Army NWPVA
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (30)
Paul Mason / Lead Pastor - Living Waters Church (Seguin)
Friend / Pastor
2022-2025
Butch Ikel's / Lead Pastor - The Country Church (Marion)
Friend / Mentor
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Chip Roy (2018)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Congress needs to formally / legislatively recognize that life begins at conception. Then all laws concerning human life apply to the pre-born infant.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Choose not to answer
I don't have the confidence to answer this question in the manner in which it is asked. Scientists would say that these "human embryos" are not viable and therefore "purposeful destruction" wouldn't make sense. I have reservations about the artificial creation of human embryos in the first place.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never. "elective" by definition means there are options - abortion is not one of them. I believe there are extremely rare medical emergencies where the pregnancy must be terminated to save the life of the mother. The Doctor making this extreme decision must provide thorough records, reasoning, and provide full accountability for such a decision.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Abortions should NEVER be funded by tax payer dollars!
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
Agree, but I think Congress needs to pass new legislation to identify life at conception and abortion-inducing drugs specifically to be illegal.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
accomplishment and ownership need to be valued and rewarded in order to reinvigorate the greatest economy the world has ever known
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
I am assuming the question is asking whether the rich should pay more than they do now... no! In 2022 the top 10% of wage earners in the US paid 72% of all individual income tax. Furthermore the Government run "robin hood" practice of supporting the poor is the most inefficient means of support possible.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Mis-directed funds are the greatest threat to our economic health
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Government Transparency Government Accountability Term Limits Disbursement of Government agencies (outside of DC) Reduced Government workforce
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Right of Refusal is a core principle of a successful free enterprise / capitalist economy. Privately owned businesses should not be forced to engage in any transaction contrary to their moral or religious beliefs.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
This is one of the most abused phrases in American Politics. The Founding Fathers were very clear in their intent. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." This clearly states that Government shall not create, regulate, limit, or govern religion. This does not say that faith should not influence our government. The founding fathers were also clear - if we abandon our Godly principles, we will lose this Country.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Move to Option "C" as quickly and compassionately as possible, then methodically move Medicaid and Medicare to State programs and get the Federal government out of healthcare.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
The Federal Government should not be involved in healthcare. This could be a beneficial process that could be addressed by private industry
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
I would land between "B" and "C". We have been too involved in some conflicts, but maybe not involved enough in others. We do need to focus our energies more at home, but we need to act with global awareness with regard to foreign conflicts that impact American interests.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We need to act like this is a reality and limit our trade and funding of a diabolic adversary
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
It is important because they are an Ally. We should have great relationships with all of our allies. Furthermore, our relationship with Israel benefits us greatly. it is a mutualistic or reciprocal relationship. Israel is geographically, Ideologically, and Militarily advantageous to us.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
Extreme Islam believes that all Christians must die. We need to recognize this as a threat to our existence as a people and a country.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those that want to assimilate to the "American way of life" and want to be productive members of society through a well defined and followed vetting system
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
I support the existence of an America first immigration policy and the swift punishment of anyone not following it
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Education is not a Federal responsibility. Allow States to compete with one another and watch the education system flourish
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Just like people crossing the border, international funds need to be vetted as to the intentions behind those funds. As for Foreign funds for education, individual tuition maybe... endowments - no.
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
This is an evil practice and needs to be stopped.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Marriage was designed by God and cannot be changed by any man or government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God. I believe He exists in 3 persons - Father, Son, Holy Spirit I believe that Jesus Christ was born, lived, died and was buried. He rose on the 3rd day to demonstrate his authority over sin. I believe in the Holy Bible - that it is God's Holy Word I believe that I was born a sinner and would have died in my sin, except for the redeeming work of Jesus on the Cross I believe that Jesus is my Lord and Savior I believe that God has a perfect plan for my life and that anytime I try to interfere with that plan I am demonstrating pure insanity I believe that Jesus has prepared a place for me and I am anxious to finish the good work that he has for me and join Him for eternity!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We have a distinct privilege to elect those we choose to represent us. We owe it to all those that have gone before us, that have suffered and sacrificed, for us to have this privilege to cherish and protect it. The integrity of our elections require that we know who votes and when. This must be protected!
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Again, this is insane! What happened to protecting women! Not only is this insane, it is a spiritual battle. If we can deny what God has created (male and female) then we are one step closer to removing God from our existence... Yes - our existence. The good news for us is... No matter how hard they try - God will always be God!
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
There are a lot of positives in the nuclear energy sector.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
I believe the smaller the government, the bigger the people. I am all for the full expression of the individual. I believe that is how God intended it and that is what I will fight for.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
While opposed to excessive government, I believe this is a question of morality and as a country we must choose a certain level of morality to adhere to. Spiritually, Socially, Psychologically, and physically this is a damaging practice. There is simply no good reason that the government shouldn't provide rules here.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
existing restrictions on those who have demonstrated an inability to self manage are what need to be followed. What needs to be addressed are the underlying conditions that lead to violence.
