Dwight Ford

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Dwight Ford


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 127


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of Houston, Houston, BBA, 1994

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Garden Oaks Baptist Church, Deacon, Camp Peniel

Current Board Member, Kingwood Baptist Church, Member

Providence Community Church, Attends, CRU

Volunteer, F3, Active Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None


ECONOMY

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

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Texas population continues to outpace the overall growth rate of the US. Demand for state services will continue to increase in the areas of education, transportation, and health care. To fund these and other areas the state must work to restrain the growth of state government and improve the efficiency of agency spending. The burden must not be pushed back on overtaxed taxpayers.


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 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

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The US constitution states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." If examined, both the free exercise clause and the establishment clause place restrictions on the government concerning laws they pass or interfering with religion. No restrictions are placed on religions except perhaps that a religious denomination cannot become the state religion.


HEALTHCARE

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

Strongly Disagree

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

I do not believe that government run healthcare is the answer. We must protect employer provided healthcare plans and ensure that pre-existing conditions are covered. We can promote successful health sharing plans, increase dollar amounts for health savings plans, and provide tax benefits to those who choose to purchase independent coverage.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Agree


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

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.

Strongly Agree

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

Legal immigration should be allowed as long as the applicants have fulfilled the appropriate requirements.


EDUCATION

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

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Promotion of the LGBT agenda in public schools, including teaching of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”, is completely inappropriate and should be opposed at the state and local level.

Strongly Agree

I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian. I have accepted the gift of grace and forgiveness from my savior Jesus Christ, and He is Lord of my life. From my faith in Christ comes my core beliefs and values that guide every decision that I make. These values are comprised of honesty, family, and a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ.


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?

Very 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 am both a successful business owner and accomplished Business Development Manager. I have managed a business budget, as well as negotiated terms and agreements. I have always functioned as a fiscal conservative and supported conservative causes. Our district needs a representative who is a true conservative, not one like my opponent who is the third most liberal in the Texas House.

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?

Our community needs someone willing to fight for true conservative principles. My family and I stood alongside you through the storms. I understand the challenges we face here in District 127 (Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita). I promise to always prioritize you, the taxpayer, over Austin insiders and lobbyist.  www.dwightford.com


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

We do not need any more gun laws. As recent prevented mass killings have shown, we need more qualified citizens actively carrying guns.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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?

Did not answer

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

Racism in any form is not acceptable and must be eradicated. Much of the current racism hype has been perpetuated by the media and politically biased sources. Is there racism in the United States? Yes I believe there is. However I believe this not the norm, and therefore does not rise to the level of other threats like Islamic terrorism/extremism and illegal immigration.

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