Kristen Alamo Rowin
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kristen Alamo Rowin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.17
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Angelina College, Lufkin, TX, Real Estate Cert., 2009
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
NRA (National Rifle Association), Member, Mclennan County Republican Women
Member, Brazos Valley Republican Women, Member
Texas Association of Realtors, Member, National Association of Realtors
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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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
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?
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
I would ensure that funds are not being misused but rather serving their intended purpose. I would support placing a numerical threshold on wealthy individuals who do not need to receive the benefits.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
-Stopping waste, fraud, and abuse of social programs -Stopping aid to countries who do not share our values -Cut Medicare improper payments -End subsidies for renewables -Privatize TSA airport screening -End EPA state and local grants
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
None.
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
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?
It is a tactic that was used to remove God from schools, courthouses, and other government buildings and it is an infringement on 1st amendment rights. Removing religion and replacing it with secularism has contributed to the disintegration of the family and thus society.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health 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?
Breaking up the monopolies of the healthcare system, abolishing government's relationship with big business, and encouraging free market competition would greatly impact access and affordability of healthcare. Allowing competition across state lines, requiring providers to clearly post pricing, and educating Americans about all options including Direct Primary Care and Health Savings Accounts will drive down prices. As one of those Americans who does not have health insurance myself, this is an area that I am passionate about because I see the insurance and healthcare companies making money hand over fist while the American people suffer over their greed. Changes must happen that protect the people! Because the government is complicit in this mess, they should not be the ones left in charge of your healthcare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
In regards to radical Islamic terrorism, we should remove restrictions from our military to allow them to identify the threat and eliminate it. We must also ensure that terrorists are not allowed to enter the United States.
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
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.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who comes legally and is vetted using the laws in place should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. Our laws should be respected and adhered to by all seeking entrance.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian. I was blessed to be raised in the Church and have a firm foundation of God's word to govern my life. I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God and that His sacrifice cleanses all sin. I strive to be in submission to God and intertwined in His word.
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Economic: As a small business owner, I know how to balance a budget & operate in the green. Low taxes, deregulation, & competition foster economic growth. Social Matters: I believe that we have so confused the roles of government, personal, & church responsibility. As a conservative, I believe in less government & more personal responsibility. On catastrophic issues like homelessness, I support the action that Governor Abbott has taken in places like Austin to provide unused public land as a temporary camp. It will help keep everyone safe & our cities clean. I believe in compassionate & common sense solutions like these. Foreign Policy: A foreign policy that is good for America is one where we have balanced trade, put and end to endless wars, and we stop supporting countries that do not share our values. Immigration: To secure our borders we must have a wall system that includes a physical barrier & technology for monitoring. Once the wall is built, we can address DACA. No amnesty.
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?
I am a Christian, wife/mom, and business/ owner. I have no desire to be a career politician. I desire to see real change in government and I am running my campaign in this way. I do not ask for donations but rather support. There is a mess to clean up in Washington. The mess was created by people that do not feel the conseQuences of the laws they legislate. We must get the money out of politics. Big business and industry is allowed to lobby and buy politicians who forget about the will of the people. If no one is willing to stand and make the changes, nothing will ever get better. Will you join me in my mission to clean up Washington to ensure the people have a voice?
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The constitution is clear as it states, "shall not be infringed,"
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 the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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. Protection of parental rights, school choice, and fight against government overreach 2. Anti Corruption/ Taking money out of politics/ ie big business and big pharma lobbying politicians 3. Term Limits
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, racism is widely rebuked in our society. We only hear of it in radical groups who do not represent mainstream America. We should all work to ensure racism is rooted out in all forms.
