Sandra Whitten
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sandra Whitten
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Republican Primary Runoff
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 28
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Liberty University Online, Lynchburg, VA
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
NorthWest Little League, Board Member, Coach, United Baptist Church
Sunday School & Vacation Bible School Teacher, First Baptist Church, Preschool Director, Youth Committee, VBS
Border Patrol Agent Family Network, Laredo Bord Member, Border Patrol Friends and Family
Founding Member, Great Lakes Chapel, Youth Leader
Calvary Baptist Church - Guam, Vacation Bible School Director, Calvary Baptist Church - Portsmouth, VA
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Gun Owners of America - Texas
Texas Right to Life
OTHER (3)
Jameson Ellis
Joe Arpaio
Texans for True Conservatives (TexasCPAC)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)
LTC Allen West (Ret) - Former Texas Republican Party Chairman; Former US Congressman FL22
Sheriff Joe Arpaio (Ret) - Maricopa County, AZ
Sheriff Greg Capers - San Jacinto County, TX
Sheriff Arvin West - Hudspeth County, TX
Texas Right To Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Republican Women's Organizations (2020)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Texans for True Conservatives (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate signed the Vaccine Choice Protection Pledge. source
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I am an avid Pro-Life candidate and believe life is precious from the womb to the tomb.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am not a supporter of abortion, at most, it would be in life-saving measures of the mother in an emergency situation only.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I support any efforts that allow American's to keep their income and the government out of their income. Yes, taxes are part of running a country, but not debilitating Americans out of what they have worked for.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The separation of Church and State is one of the most misunderstood and most widely violated parts of our early documents. Freedom of religion is a protected right under the 1st amendment, meaning the government must not silence the church, harm the church, or try to manipulate the church. Our constitution was written to limit government and give them rules, not the people.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. That is a personal healthcare matter that should NEVER be required by anyone. No one should lose a job or an education because of a vaccine.
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.
C/D. I firmly believe that healthcare was never granted under the rights of the constitution or any amendments, therefore, should not be a role of the federal government. I think that these programs are depended upon by many in our nation, I think the system (since I feel will remain in place) be cleaned up, more user-friendly, and fit the needs of the patient, not the government. We do waste too much money on fluff and not actual care or treatment. Patient care, government-funded or not, should never be dictated by the insurance, but by the doctor and the patient.
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.
C with a little hint of B. I am a firm America First policy supporter. The affairs of the United States must be our number one priority, then we can help our friends and allies.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I stand with Israel.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
It is time to cut the cord with China and allow America to claim back our workforce and foreign independence.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Quit sponsoring countries and deals that support terrorist groups and terrorism. We also need to remove any member of Congress that is a sympathizer to these groups as clearly, America is not who they are representing.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Put the physical wall where we need it, fix our NATURAL barrier (which is also the main water source for Texas' border counties) and support our Agents. This is a federal problem that the states are now having to handle because of the lack of support from the federal government. We must hold up our end of the deal or get out of the states' way.
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I have no problem with people immigrating to our country legally. As long as they wish to make America their home, put America before their country of origin and be a productive member of society and abide by our law, we should welcome them, America is after all a land of immigrants. If someone must seek refuge here, there should be a clear understanding of their circumstances and a plan and path to move forward with them, as well as a system to ensure that this happens and doesn't bump people who were already pending citizenship or visas.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again believer in Jesus Christ. I also understand that it is not the government's job (on ANY level) to meddle in what happens behind the closed door of consenting adults' bedrooms. Protect children and victims of abuse at any age or sexuality.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
How about we quit making laws and follow the current ones? Only US citizens 18 years of age and older may vote and they must present a photo id. Prosecute the fraud and those associated with it!
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism is fed by the media and people who have hate in their hearts. Get out and treat others the way you want to be treated, regardless of your skin color or thiers. More people agree with the "golden rule" than don't. Yes, some people don't have enough heart to look at a person and not their "features", do I think they are going to take over the nation? No, I think we need to remember that we can't change history, but we can certainly learn from it.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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.
A the government standard is the lowest possible standard. Private companies are stricter and more comprehensive than anything the government can offer. Private companies care about their employees and the standard of their job sites.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Newsmax - July 29, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/sandrafortexas/videos/571286856878186 Real America's Voice w/David Zere - April 22, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/page/769721650048960/search/?q=zere RSBN w/Brian Glenn - April 28, 2021 - https://youtu.be/-6ctrEhUvms & https://youtu.be/zdXI8pn_wJo
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
no
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
No politics as usual, no fake promises, no "pedigree", just real America, real people, real life. My priorities are Border Security/Human Trafficking, no reckless spending, and finally clean bills!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None!! The 2nd amendment is incredibly clear, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED!!!
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
