Stephen M. Wyman

Democrat | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Stephen M. Wyman


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 20


Incumbent

No


Links

Stephen M. Wyman websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Bloomington, Bachelor, 1979

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (2)

Williamson County Democratic Party

*Texas Democrats

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

ActBlue (2024)

Blue Horizon Texas PAC (2024)

Mothers Against Greg Abbott (2024)

Beto O'Rourke (2022)

House Democratic Campaign Committee (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Blue Horizon Texas PAC (2023)

National Abortion Rights Action League (2011)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

That's between a woman and her doctor.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

Chemical abortion drugs have decades of proof that they are safe and effective. The use thereof is between a woman and her doctor. See also: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Choose not to answer

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Neutral


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Neutral

There's way too much involved in that statement for a quick answer...

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Minimum wage needs to be a living wage.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Choose not to answer

Complex subject... See my blog or Substack for related posts.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Government can't close churches.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Agree

If your beliefs conflict with the business, and the services you provide, find a different business.


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.

A. See also: OECDs and the healthcare all the other nations in that group provide.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

See the OECD reference above.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Neutral

A bi-partisan bill to address security at the southern border was proposed, and it was torpedoed by the Republican party at the behest of it's presidential nominee.


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Disagree

Parents are always free to choose the means employed to educate their kids. The cost of using resources other than public schools falls to the parent(s) who make that decision for their children. Public funds are for public schools only.


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Neutral

Loaded statement that can't be addressed briefly.

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Neutral

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Agnostic, with Methodist leanings.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Neutral

The electoral college is an anachronism that should be eliminated.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, it is. Really?

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

That isn't CRT...

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.

Neutral


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

D. If one appreciates the ability of the Earth to support human life, there are things that must change soon. Those changes are often as productive, or more so, than the status quo.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

See articles in my blog or substack...


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.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Coordinating life amongst the peoples of the world.

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?

Liberal

See also: progressive...


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Neutral


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Start with: training, licensing, registration and insurance.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

Does a crossfire seem like a good option?

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