James Wright

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

James Wright


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

Primary


Race

Railroad Commissioner


Incumbent

No


Links

James Wright websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Calallen High School, Corpus Christi, 1980

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Wesley Community Center, Member, CASA of the Coastal Bend

Board Member, Robstown Area Development Corporation, Board Member

Lutheran, Cowboy Church

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

N/A

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

N/A

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

N/A

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.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

When the pregnancy is a threat to the mother's life


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?

As Railroad Commissioner I would strive to make the organization more self sufficient so as not to rely on other types of funding.


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.

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.

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?

Our Constitution guarantees us separation of church and state in that it guarantees there will be no government sponsored religion. It guarantees us freedom of religion, but does not guarantee us freedom from religion. Every person, including pastors of churches, has the right to have personal religious beliefs and to discuss them in public.


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?

N/A.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly 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?

All immigrants who can prove their intentions to benefit the United States should have to follow the laws of a


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.

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.

Neutral

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 believe in God, and his son Jesus Christi, and am thankful that he died for our sins and rose again. Everyday I strive to listen to his voice and live my life following his principles.


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.

My business experience, my personal story of hard work and entrepreneurship.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I own five businesses and am associated with 14 other businesses that deal with environmental and transport issues in a wide range of industries. I have been involved in these businesses since 1986.

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?

Did not answer


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.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

Stronger background checks for all transactions involving guns.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Neutral

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

As a Railroad Commissioner, I will support legislation introduced by state senators and representatives, that will modernize the TRCC and maximize the ability of the energy industry to continue supporting our state's economic success.

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

I understand that racism exists in the United States, but do not feel it is a threat to our domestic security. I do, however, feel that racism from outside this country should be a direct security concern for the United States.

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