Debbie Riddle

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Debbie Riddle


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 150


Incumbent

No


Links

Debbie Riddle websitesDebbie Riddle phones Debbie Riddle emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Southwestern University, Georgetown TX

South TX Jr College, Houston, AA, 69

WORK & MILITARY

Several different brokers, Realtor, 18

AFFILIATIONS

Texas Tea Party Republican Women, Past President, Northwest Forest Republican Women

Assoc Member, Cherry Tree Republicans, Member

Klein ISD Education Foundation, Board of Directors, Arrow Child Ministries

Board of Directors, current, Cypress Creek EMS & Ponderosa VFD, Former EMT & Volunteer Fire Fighter

Tomball Regional Hospital, Board of Directors, current, Grace Woodlands

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative District 150, 14

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

The Honorable Patricia Harless

David Riddle - former SD 7 Chair

Dr. Ewin Johnson

Dr. Don Butts

Stu Johnson - exec. dir. Grace International

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (11)

Dan Patrick (2008)

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (2012)

John Sidney McCain (2008)

Linda Harper-Brown (2009)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (17)

Conservative Republicans of Texas (2012)

David Dewhurst (2008)

Empower Texans (2010)

Heritage Alliance (2008)

John J. Carona (2016)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Celia Israel (2011)

International Union of Police Associations (2010)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Chris Turner (2014)

International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016)

International Union of Police Associations (2014)

Turn Texas Blue PAC (2010)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

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

Eliminate Estate Tax and make taxes friendly to small businesses. No income tax in Texas ever.

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

Eliminate non functioning or duplicated state and federal agencies.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances should government ever close churches


HEALTHCARE

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 -

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

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Secure our border and support Israel and be cautious as to who enters into America

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


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

People who will love America and add value to our nation, obey our laws, and know and love our history and democracy.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

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.

The Bible is the Word of God and the foundation on which our country was founded. I believe Jesus is my Lord and Savior and eternal salvation comes only thru Him.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Reduce number of early voting days and have significant jail time for voter fraud. Enforcement of voter photo identification


EQUALITY

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

No. Racism is almost nonexistent

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

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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.

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

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Safety and security of citizens

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?

Very Conservative

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

Interviews found on You Tube. Go to Representative Debbie Riddle

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?

Secure the border! Educate our children about our American exceptionalism. Enforcement of our laws and require bail. Stop abortion totally


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

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

Strongly Disagree

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