Nick Dietrich

Libertarian | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Nick Dietrich


Party

Libertarian


Election Year

2018


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 64


Incumbent

No


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EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

Marklyn Jet Spares, Account Executive, 6

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Disagree

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

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Abortions should always be allowed.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly 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.

Neutral

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Agree

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

The best way to bring down unemployment is by opening, currently restricted sectors, up to new opportunities that would require more man power.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

The government should try to find ways to help sectors grow and increase employment, without subsidizing any entity, instead of restricting them.


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 Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I would work with doctors and insurance companies to bring down healthcare costs.


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.

Disagree

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.

Disagree

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree


EDUCATION

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

Strongly Disagree

Any teaching to children on sex education in public schools must include all contraceptive methods, and should not show preference to abstinence.

Neutral

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Agree

Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.

Strongly Disagree

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

America's founders saw that humans cannot be trusted with power and influence without a way to keep it in check.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I was raised Catholic.


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, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election

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.

Did not answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have lived in Denton County for a majority of my life and lived in Denton, TX for the past 7 years. I am 28 years of age.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

Did not answer

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Did not answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support the death penalty.

Agree

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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