Vanessa Hicks-Callaway

Strongly Agree

According to research, when my unborn sons; Eric and Edward, were around the 5th week of my pregnancies their hearts were beating. Around the 10th to 12th week of gestation they had fingerprints. Who am I to deny my sons their right to life? I thank God I did not let my amazing military career determine their fate. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations" Jeremiah 1:5. Protect Life!

Strongly Agree

Yes. I strongly agree. The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods should be protected from purposeful destruction. These human embryos are indeed human and are among the most fragile of humanity. This demands mankind be respectful of the creation of human life be it through artificial means or natural. I support human life. We are made in the image of God-the Imago Dei. Artificial methods are an extension of God's power through man. Protect Life!

I am not a physician so, it is difficult for me to answer this question. So, I will answer it based on when I think elective abortions should not be allowed. Elective abortions should not be allowed if both the mother and the unborn child are medically okay and not in jeopardy of surviving. Period.

Strongly Disagree

Margaret Sanger, a nurse who lived in the early 1900s, was a known racist and a strong proponent for eugenics through abortion methods. She is largely responsible for what Planned Parenthood is today. Our nation has no business using taxpayer funds of any kind to fund the slaughter of the unborn. Taxpayer dollars should be used to educate children, not murder them. Protect Life!

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree with banning interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs through enforcement of the Comstock Act. To do otherwise compromises the US Supreme Court's decision which supports individual state's rights concerning abortion. Interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs undermines the authority of states who oppose abortion. For these reasons and due to my hardcore belief in the right to life, I will always support legislation that bans this practice. Protect Life!

Strongly Agree

Yes. I strongly agree. Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system. This is why I support the US Constitution and the importance of limited government. Burdensome regulations disrupt our free enterprise economic system and compromise our position of wealth and dominance in the world. I support President Trump's America First Golden Age agenda. Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of this objective.

Strongly Disagree

I am not a communist. I am not a socialist. I do not support the concept of progressive taxation. This is a form of punishment for those who excel economically in business and finance. This is a form of discrimination and wealth redistribution. I would support bringing in the brightest among us to establish a commonsense taxation standard for all Americans. However, I most especially support President Trump's vision of zero taxation due to the potential of effective global tariff management.

Strongly Disagree

Yes, our spending is out of control. I fully support Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) type measures that make sense. I want DOGE to continue. I will fight to bring DOGE back. DOGE cut out about 215 billion dollars of wasteful government spending. We must not continue passing our debt along to our grandchildren. History will judge us for this. I believe with determination, we can significantly reduce the national debt if not eradicate it completely. It will not be easy. It can be done!

1. I support President Trump's securing of the border and understand that failure to keep it secure leads to government waste as seen during Biden's administration. 2. I prioritize DOGE initiatives to help find and especially help eliminate government waste. Bringing back DOGE is a priority as long as it is done from a phased perspective. 3. I prioritize minimizing foreign aid and support President Trump's quid pro quo approach to foreign aid. NATO contributions must be fair for all nations!

Strongly Disagree

I strongly disagree. This is a free nation. It is ridiculous for individuals to walk by a gazillion businesses that provide goods and services they desire, but because there are those with convictions that will not violate their core moral and religious beliefs, individuals who are offended zoom in on those businesses. This is not right. To do otherwise is a violation of First Amendment Rights. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion nor the free exercise thereof!"

I will fight to keep the state out of our churches! That is the separation I believe in. This is protected by the First Amendment! This nation was founded upon Christian values. This is undeniable! So, we, the Christians, have the right to take the 'church' out into the public square like Charlie Kirk did. It is fundamental. Charlie Kirk believed in this. It ultimately cost him his life. I will write a 'Charlie Kirk' bill that further protects free speech wherever it may be in America.

I agree with C: "Medicaid and Medicare should remain available but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary." Medicare is a program Americans paid and pay into. Medicaid is a safety net I agree with as long as it is managed efficiently with a focus on eliminating fraud, waste and abuse. This is true also for Medicare. I will support legislation that strengthens and protects these programs and that focuses on eliminating fraud, waste and abuse. The other options are too socialist.

Strongly Disagree

I am not comfortable with the government keeping a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment. Shifts in power structures, i.e. the Republicans in charge and then the Democrats in charge is just too risky for corruption. Humans have a sinful nature. You know the saying, "absolute power corrupts absolutely." So, I say absolutely not to the database concept. No way. It will be a disaster. Besides, I see it as a Fourth Amendment violation.

I agree with B: " The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny." Sure, I wish we could sit back and only focus on our country, but this would not be prudent. China, Russia and certain other countries are vying for power and always will. The US cannot afford to allow these countries world dominance. The US is the 'city on the hill' and must fight to sustain that status with a determination to prioritize US interests at all times. America First!

Strongly Agree

Yes. I strongly agree. The Chinese Communist Party does pose a serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threat to the United States. This is why I support President Trump's America First policies. The national security of the US will be my top priority and it will begin with the security of the Texas 35th District!

Sure. Of course, the United States' relationship with Israel is very important. The reason is spiritual and natural for me. "The nation is like a mighty lion; When it is sleeping, no one dares wake it. Whoever blesses Israel will be blessed, and whoever curses Israel will be cursed," Numbers 24:9. Additionally, Israel is a strategic economic and military partner and ally to the US in the Middle East. The US and Israel alliance is also important because of its intelligence sharing in the region.

Strongly Agree

Yes. I went to war in support of OIF and OEF. Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security all over the world. Acts of terrorism are executed by Islamic terrorists all over the world to understand it is a significant threat not only to our country, but to other countries around the world. This is especially true for Israel. As a result, I will always support having a robust military with defensive and offensive posturing with measures always ready to ward off any threat.

I will fight to protect Texas' 35th Congressional District from the impact of illegal immigration. Only those who lawfully enter should be allowed to immigrate to the United States. We must discontinue allowing immigrants into the US who are not self-sufficient and who have no desire to assimilate to our customs, morals, ethics, values and our way of life. I support legislation and will write and support bills that support our nation's immigration laws. I support self-deportation. I support ICE!

Strongly Disagree

I strongly disagree! I am a retired US Army officer with 26 years of honorable service to this nation. Our nation was fought for with the blood, sweat and tears of heroes, warriors and patriots. We have an obligation-especially to those who paid the ultimate price, to ensure their suffering was not in vain. Therefore, I will never support sanctuary cities! It is illogical to give away territory to foreigners who disrespect our laws by not entering our country legally. America First! Texas Now!

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree. I support limited government. We should eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and give control of it back to states and communities. I believe Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doing a fine job. The US Department of Education had become too bloated and too 'woke' as indicated by its radical, leftwing policies supporting DEI and transgender students and athletes which allowed boys in girls' sports. I will fight to protect Texas' 35th Congressional District from wokeness!

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree. It is too risky to allow foreign governments to fund American education. This is especially true if those foreigners are hostile to U.S. interests. I will always support America First! Texas Now! interests and policies as they relate to American education. Allowing foreign governments to fund American education give these governments power, influence and access to our students, educators, schools and universities which I believe fuels antisemitism. America First! Texas Now!

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree. Mentally ill adults seem to be in a frenzy in the 21st Century to attempt to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex. This constitutes child abuse. People who do this need to leave children alone! Most children, according to studies, grow out of their desires to be the opposite sex. Children should not be coerced into the madness of gender physical or social manipulation. This is cruel and abusive. I will write legislation to further protect our children!

Strongly Agree

Marriage between one man and one woman is God's idea. No government has the authority to alter this definition. Genesis 2:24 (KJV): "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." The one-man one-woman concept for marriage is the cornerstone of the family and must be protected. I have been married for 29 years to Jason. I support strong marriages and families and believe they are key to America's success! God Bless America!

I am a 'faith, family and freedom' American Christian who loves Jesus Christ and His word. I am a blessed sinner saved by grace called by God to do His will by living an abundant life of peace, love, and joy to advance His kingdom in order to draw others in to want to do the same. I have a Christian world view that penetrates everything I do, everywhere I go, and everything I say. I believe the Holy Bible is the Word of God and I value it and try to live by it and will try my best to govern by it as the next congressional representative for the Texas 35th District! I further describe myself as a Proverbs 31 Woman. I live by the fruit of the spirit and govern myself in line with the Ten Commandments. My foundational scripture is John 10:10.

Disagree

We are in the 21st century. I do not agree with voting without identification. Voting with photo identification is prudent and protects the strength of voting in America. I absolutely agree with voting with photo identification. Voting is paramount and should be for every American. It should be protected. Most Americans agree with photo identification requirements to vote. I will always support photo ID requirements to vote especially considering the millions of illegal aliens in our country.

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree. Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison. This is common sense. Protect the private spaces of women and girls!

Solar, wind, nuclear energy, and hydropower are reliable energy sources that will help supply the growing demand for electricity in our country. However, the most reliable source I believe is oil and gas.

No, never.

No, never.

Very Conservative

I am very conservative. I am the five-star standard for conservatism. I believe in, with all my heart, mind, body and soul the following five things: Christianity, Constitution, Country, Capitalism and Conservatism. I am a 'five-star' conservative republican and want to lead others like me who I know are in the TX 35th congressional district! This will save America! All Americans need to be 'five-star' Americans! I have been married for 29 years to Jason O. Callaway. We are both from Texas!

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree with government having a role and a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation. Just like our government has policies, procedures and safeguards to keep our highways and byways safe, the same is true for the internet highway. Government can and should partner together to make this happen. I will write legislation to move this kind of initiative forward.

I am a staunch supporter of the second amendment. Therefore, there are very few restrictions on gun ownership that I support. "Being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bare arms shall not be infringed."