
Harold Ramm
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Harold Ramm
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 5
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Ed.D, 1990
Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, M.Ed., 1974
Southwestern University, Georgetown, BS, 1969
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, SP5, 1970-71
AFFILIATIONS
Groesbeck Lion's Club, Member, Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce
Member, Pine Lodge 593, Master Mason
First United Methodist Church Belton, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Shirley Richardson, Former Comm. of Education
Jesse Hawthorne, Retired Superintendent
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Texas Parent PAC
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
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
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 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
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 a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
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
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.
Disagree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly 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.
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.
Disagree
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.
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
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
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
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
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
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
I support the death penalty.
Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
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
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 of the mother is at stake, then the mother and her doctor should make an informed decision.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is at stake, then the mother and her doctor should make an informed decision.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
They were concerned that a checks and balances system be in place so that things would be done fairly and the government could not easily be corrupted.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
They were concerned that a checks and balances system be in place so that things would be done fairly and the government could not easily be corrupted.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes in the one and only God, and my values are based on biblical principles.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes in the one and only God, and my values are based on biblical principles.
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
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.
Church attendance and voting habits
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Church attendance and voting habits
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Public education and career and technology training in the schools making young adults ready for the workforce is a viable solution to combat unemployment.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Public education and career and technology training in the schools making young adults ready for the workforce is a viable solution to combat unemployment.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Give doctors autonomy in making decision on patient care and remove that role from insurance providers and disallow frivolous lawsuits.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Give doctors autonomy in making decision on patient care and remove that role from insurance providers and disallow frivolous lawsuits.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should play a limited role and allow a competitive, free market to spur the economy.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
The government should play a limited role and allow a competitive, free market to spur the economy.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a school Superintendent for more than 30 years. I have experience working with people, managing money and facilities, and building budgets. I have been working hard since I was 8 years old. I actually became a barber at 16 to pay my way through college. I earned a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degree. I became one of the youngest and longest serving Superintendents in the State. I also have a realtor's license and more than 30 years of experience managing and selling properties. I have a great deal of life experience as well, working with people and making decisions for the greater good.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been a school Superintendent for more than 30 years. I have experience working with people, managing money and facilities, and building budgets. I have been working hard since I was 8 years old. I actually became a barber at 16 to pay my way through college. I earned a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degree. I became one of the youngest and longest serving Superintendents in the State. I also have a realtor's license and more than 30 years of experience managing and selling properties. I have a great deal of life experience as well, working with people and making decisions for the greater good.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
hdramm1@gmail.com 254-493-7122
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
hdramm1@gmail.com 254-493-7122
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am not a career politician. I am running because I am concerned about State issues and want to work towards building a better future for all Texans.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am not a career politician. I am running because I am concerned about State issues and want to work towards building a better future for all Texans.
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