
Josh Flynn
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Josh Flynn
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative 138
Incumbent
No
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*
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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