
Gerson Hernandez
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gerson Hernandez
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 105
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Tarrant County College, Arlington, None, 2011
Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas, None, 2010
Irving High School, Irving, Diploma, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
None
None
None
None
AFFILIATIONS
Agape Connect, Executive Director, Templo Cristiano Agape
Community Outreach Director, Greater Irving Republican Club, Member
Grand Prairie Republican Club, Member, Dallas Young Republicans Club
Member, Proyecto Inmigrante, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Gun Owners of America - Texas
Hispanic Republicans of Texas
Texas Right to Life
OTHER (1)
Beth Van Duyne
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Right to Life Committee (2021)
Republican Women's Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Don Huffines (2020)
Hispanic Republicans of Texas (2020)
Republican National Hispanic Assembly (2019)
Republican Women's Organizations (2020)
Rodney Anderson (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Log Cabin Republicans (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am 100% pro-life and oppose abortion in Texas.
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.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code should be made easier for Texans so that we cut the red tape and allow business to thrive without burdensome government regulations.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any unnecessary spending that wastes the money of hardworking taxpayers should be cut.
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 be able to 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.
Answer C: Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I oppose vaccine mandates.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We should fully support and fund our military. I believe in Ronald Reagan's goal of peace through strength.
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?
I support securing the border and keeping America safe.
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.
I am a Christian and a pastor who is unapologetic in my belief in Jesus Christ.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
No changes are necessary.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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.
Answer A: Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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?
To be as responsive as possible to the needs of citizens, while remaining as small as possible. Government must live within its means and work to avoid every tax increase possible.
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).
Did not answer
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?
I will work to promote our conservative values and will try to be the best steward possible of Texans' tax dollars. I will be responsive and accessible to my constituents and will work to get our conservative legislative priorities passed.
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?
I oppose new gun control restrictions.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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