Tony Gonzales

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Moderate

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tony Gonzales


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.23


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Tony Gonzales websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

American Public University, Charleston, West Virginia, Masters, 2007

WORK & MILITARY

United States Navy, Master Chief Petty Officer E-9, 20

AFFILIATIONS

Community in Schools, Member, Child Advocates of San Antonio

Member, Make a Wish Foundation, Central and South Texas Board of Trustees

Tony Gonzales Foundation, Founder/President

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS

2021-2022

100%


2021-2022

100%


2021-2022

100%


2021

A+


2021

92%


2020-21

86%, 86% (cum.)†


2021

83%


2021

83%


2021

75%, 75% (cum.)†


2022

62%, 71% (cum.)†


2021

70%


2021

64%, 64% (cum.)†


2022

C


2022

C

2021-2022

|

100%



2021-2022

|

100%




2020-21

|

86%, 86% (cum.)†



2021

|

83%


2021

|

75%, 75% (cum.)†


2022

|

62%, 71% (cum.)†



2021

|

64%, 64% (cum.)†


2022

|

C




LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (7)

Texas Right to Life

Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)

Campaign for Working Families

Susan B. Anthony List

*The Guardian Fund

OTHER (7)

Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

National Border Patrol Council

Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND

Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC)

Maverick PAC (MavPAC)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Justin Berry (2022)

Peter P. Flores (2022)

Republican Women's Organizations (2022)

Stand for America PAC (2021)

WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (172)

Abraham Lincoln PAC (2020)

Adrian Smith (2022)

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (2022)

American Principles (2020)

American Revival PAC (2021)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Democracy Engine (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Democracy Engine (2022)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2022)

National Association of Letter Carriers (2022)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

Voted yes on H.R.4350, a bill which would have expanded Selective Service registration to include women.


Emily's List is targeting Gonzales because of his pro-life position and seeking to replace him with a pro-abortion candidate.

This candidate voted in favor of HR 8404 repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Did not answer

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

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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

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The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

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What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

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

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What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

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HEALTHCARE

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

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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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

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NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Did not answer

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

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

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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

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IMMIGRATION

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

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State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

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VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

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

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

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EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Did not answer

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

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Did not answer

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

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?

Did not answer

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Did not answer


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Did not answer

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Did not answer

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