Josh Flynn

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Josh Flynn


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative 138


Incumbent

No


Links

Josh Flynn websites
Josh Flynn phones
Josh Flynn email
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EDUCATION

Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, 1984-1986

WORK & MILITARY

United States Marine Corp, Corporal, 1985-1993

AFFILIATIONS

State Republican Executive Committee, Secretary, 2019-2021

Harris County Republican Party, Secretary 6 years, current; Treasurer, 6 years, 2009-2025

State Republican Executive Committee, SD 15, Committeeman, 2004-2012

Harris County Republican Party, Precinct Chairman, 1996-2025

Southern Nazarene University, Trustee, 5 years, 2006-2016

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Harris County Department of Education, Trustee & President, 2019-2019

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Spring Branch ISD, Trustee, 2001-

Texas House District 138, 2020-

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Conservative Coalition of Harris County CCHC-PAC

OTHER (1)

*BIZPAC

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (48)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2025)

State Republican Party Organizations (2025)

Dennis Paul (2023)

Jared Woodfill (2023)

John Devine (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Conservative Republicans of Harris County (2020)

Dan Flynn (2019)

George P. Bush (2014)

Republican Womens Organizations (2014)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate signed the 2026 Abolish Abortion Texas Abolitionist Pledge.

Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. 

Signed the Texas First Pledge.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Only to protect the life of the mother from certain death

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

The only minimum wage should be negotiated between the employee and employer

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Eliminate control of government over healthcare, education, and business


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The state has no business in the affairs of the church or the practice of faith in the individual's life.

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

Strongly Disagree


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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C/D the current forms of Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded and a safety net provision should be set up to replace the current system.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, we need a strategic partner in the region. Also, I believe we should protect the nation of Israel from radical nations, who's openly hostile purpose is to wipe the state off the map.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. My faith comes first, family second, and patriotism next.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

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.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear


ABOUT YOU

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

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

NO

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

NO


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To ensure the safety of the law abiding public

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

The Second amendment is to be strictly enforced. I believe Constitutional Carry is the best way to ensure public safety.

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