
Ray Ash
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ray Ash
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2018
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 89
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
TEXAS SOUTHERN U, HOUSTON, LAW, 1986
RIDER U, LAWRENCEVILLE, B.S., 1981
WORK & MILITARY
STATE OF N.J., AUDITOR, 10
UNITED STATES ARMY, SP-4, 6
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
ActBlue
Democratic Women's Groups
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
ActBlue
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I WOULD LEAVE THAT DECISION TO THE MOTHER AND HER DOCTOR / SPOUSE / COUNSEL.
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.
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
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
PAY A LIVABLE WAGE TO ALL THAT QUALIFY WITHOUT ANY DISCRIMMINATION OR BIAS.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
KEEP REGULATIONS AT A MINUMUM AND ONLY GET INVOLVED WHEN IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. KEEP TAXES LOW.
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
ALL STATES SHOULD ACCEPT THE EXPANSION OF MEDICAID THAT IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OF 2010. AND REMOVE ALL OBSTACLES AND RESTRICTIONS ON QUALIFYING FOR COVERAGE.
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 Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.
Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Neutral
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Agree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
NO ONE HUMAN CAN BE EXPECTED TO BE ALL-KNOWING AND WISE AND FAIR ALL THE TIME. EVERYONE WITH ANY SIGNIFICANT DEGREE OF POWER OVER THE LIVES AND FORTUNES OF OTHER PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO RULE WITHOUT CHECKS AND BALANCES ON THAT POWER.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD.
ABOUT YOU
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 General Election, 2010 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2012 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic 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?
Somewhat Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
NOT SURE HOW TO DEMONSTRATE THAT
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I AM A TAX ATTORNEY. I AM A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. I HAVE RUN A PRIVATE PRACTICE FOR 30 YEARS.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
rayashfor89rep@gmail.com (609) 977-8898
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I AM SERIOUS ABOUT HELPING TEACHERS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION WHILE BRINGING DOWN LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES. I KEEP MY WORD.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
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