Wendell Champion
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Wendell Champion
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.18
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
United States Military Academy, West Point, West Point, N.Y., BS, 1986
South Texas College of Law, Houston, TX, JD, 1997
Harris County Sheriff's Office, Jailer's License;, Houston Community College, Police Academy
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, 1LT(P), 4
United States Army Reserves, Captain, 1
AFFILIATIONS
Beta Academy, Advisory Board, Pro-Christ Ministries
Leader, Rotary International, Former Club President
Weekley Family YMCA, Former Board Member, Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation
Former Board Member, Precinct 0194, Texas Republican Precinct Chair
Republican Assistant Election Judge
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Allen West
Black Conservative Federation
BlakPac
United Republicans of Harris County, Texas
OTHER (2)
HRBC, Houston's Premier Business Coalition
Republican National Hispanic Assembly - Texas (RNHA Texas)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Sam Harless, Texas House of Representatives
Houston's Premier Business Coalition
Larry Lipton, Houston Area Business Owner
Allen West, Chairman of Republican Party of Texas
Cabot Oil & Gas (PAC)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican Women's Organizations (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Spirit of '76 PAC (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
God's word does not provide an exception that allows for abortion with qualifications. The Supreme has ruled on the issue of the viability of a fetus to live outside the womb without or without medical assistance. However, the Court rulings are not consistent with biblical teachings that God knows every child while in the womb. Therefore, life and individual existence begins at conception. In difficult circumstances of unwanted pregnancies, we have to provide compassionate and comprehensive options for mothers who prefer to choose life over death.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
God's word does not provide an exception that allows for abortion with qualifications. The Supreme has ruled on the issue of the viability of a fetus to live outside the womb without or without medical assistance. However, the Court rulings are not consistent with biblical teachings that God knows every child while in the womb. Therefore, life and individual existence begins at conception. In difficult circumstances of unwanted pregnancies, we have to provide compassionate and comprehensive options for mothers who prefer to choose life over death.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure 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
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We can protect Social Security benefits by promoting strong industry development to create well paying jobs to ensure that contributions are high enough to meet the distribution obligations. Government must also be accountable for the proper use of funds designated as social security benefit.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
We can protect Social Security benefits by promoting strong industry development to create well paying jobs to ensure that contributions are high enough to meet the distribution obligations. Government must also be accountable for the proper use of funds designated as social security benefit.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to review the amount government spends on healthcare to create accountability and reduce the waste and abuse of our taxpayer's money.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to review the amount government spends on healthcare to create accountability and reduce the waste and abuse of our taxpayer's money.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Individuals should be responsible for their own debts. If we introduce post graduate service opportunities that require individual sacrifice, there may be a good argument that taxpayers could help pay student loans as part of compensation for years of public service.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Individuals should be responsible for their own debts. If we introduce post graduate service opportunities that require individual sacrifice, there may be a good argument that taxpayers could help pay student loans as part of compensation for years of public service.
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.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘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.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘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
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means that the government does not establish religion or dictate how people should worship.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means that the government does not establish religion or dictate how people should worship.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We need to be more transparent and truthful about the effects of the Affordable Healthcare Act and allow individuals the freedom to choose between free market competitive plans.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We need to be more transparent and truthful about the effects of the Affordable Healthcare Act and allow individuals the freedom to choose between free market competitive plans.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Agree.'
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Agree.'
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Strong military options need to remain in place. Strengthen our intelligence community. Act swiftly and efficiently to protect American interests and to neutralize threats foreign and domestic.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Strong military options need to remain in place. Strengthen our intelligence community. Act swiftly and efficiently to protect American interests and to neutralize threats foreign and domestic.
IMMIGRATION
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 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.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Agree.'
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Agree.'
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants are welcomed into the U.S. who follow the legal process to gain entry and to earn citizenship. We must maintain law and order and control entry into America based on what is in the best interest of our nation. The U.S. should always be the land of opportunity. However, we must do what is required to protect our national interest - America first.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigrants are welcomed into the U.S. who follow the legal process to gain entry and to earn citizenship. We must maintain law and order and control entry into America based on what is in the best interest of our nation. The U.S. should always be the land of opportunity. However, we must do what is required to protect our national interest - America first.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. The Bible is the inerrant, infallible and divine Word of God. I believe in the Trinity - Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. The Bible is the inerrant, infallible and divine Word of God. I believe in the Trinity - Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
ABOUT YOU
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.
There are articles about my service and commitment available through Google Search.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
There are articles about my service and commitment available through Google Search.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Overall position is to provide truth in government and uphold and protect the U.S. Constitution for all Americans.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Overall position is to provide truth in government and uphold and protect the U.S. Constitution for all Americans.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Agree.'
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Agree.'
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current guns laws sufficiently protect our 2nd Amendment rights and should not be altered without being fully challenged before the Supreme Court. Statistics confirm that stricter gun laws do not result in lower incidents of crime and do not improve public safety. Restricting gun ownership is not the solution to protecting public safety.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Current guns laws sufficiently protect our 2nd Amendment rights and should not be altered without being fully challenged before the Supreme Court. Statistics confirm that stricter gun laws do not result in lower incidents of crime and do not improve public safety. Restricting gun ownership is not the solution to protecting public safety.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree.'
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this survey question should have been ‘Strongly Disagree.'
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Promotion and Implementation of Economic Opportunity Zones in underserved and undeveloped areas 2. Education and Industry Job Training 3. Judicial Reform and Justice Reform
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Promotion and Implementation of Economic Opportunity Zones in underserved and undeveloped areas 2. Education and Industry Job Training 3. Judicial Reform and Justice Reform
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism needs to be addressed objectively and honestly. Without hostility but with the Love of Jesus Christ,
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism needs to be addressed objectively and honestly. Without hostility but with the Love of Jesus Christ,
