Josh Flynn
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Josh Flynn
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 138
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Nazarene University, Bethany
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corp, Corporal, 8
AFFILIATIONS
State Republican Executive Committee, Secretary, current, Harris County Republican Party
Treasurer, 6 years, Harris County Republican Party, Precinct Chairman, 20 years
State Republican Executive Committee, SD 15, Committeeman, 8 years, SREC, Officials Committee
Elected Member, 4 years, Harris County Republican Party, Rules Committee, Chair, 10 years
Southern Nazarene University, Trustee, 5 years, Church of the Nazarene
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Harris County Department of Education, Trustee, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Spring Branch ISD, Trustee, 2001
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (38)
Americans for Fair Taxation (2011)
Briscoe Cain (2016)
Cindy Burkett (2011)
Dan Flynn (2017)
Dennis Paul (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
George P. Bush (2014)
Republican Women's Organizations (2014)
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
the imminent threat of death
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?
Eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Education, Department of Energy. Audit all Entitlement Programs and streamline the application process by eliminating middle management supervisory positions. Enforce regulation regarding Entitlement fraud. Freeze all increases in spending across the board for 3 years and then only allow increases based on audited need, inflation and population growth. There are no government programs that run at 100% efficiency.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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?
The government has no busy inhibiting the free exercise of religion. This includes public display of monuments and prayer in a public setting. The pulpit is sacrosanct and should not be limited based on what the government allows. Government should only protect the free exercise of religion from those trying to inhibit that freedom and not devise ways of circumventing the Constitution.
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?
I would try to bring the consumer and the health care provider together to establish cost controls. Health Savings Accounts should be expanded. Reduce the compliance burden on the health care providers. Make the consumer responsible for health insurance not the employer. Here is an example of a health product that seems to be working https://mychristiancare.org/medi-share/
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?
There are laws on the books that cover what I believe are reasonable restrictions on immigration and they should be enforced. We should consider extending additional numbers based on the needs of the US and not political concerns.
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.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
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.
My spiritual beliefs can be wrapped up in the Nicene Creed. I believe in a Biblical worldview. The Bible is best manual on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. I believe we are set here on earth to prepare our souls for what comes next. We are not here to be Peace Keepers but Peace Makers. The peace that the Gospel has brought to humanity should be heard by everyone. I was made to worship the One who knew me even before I was born. I believe being devout in my spiritual beliefs allows me the freedom that others may not have. My duty is to do the right thing every time and the results of my actions are up to God.
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
https://www.facebook.com/JoshFlynn.Texas/
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have spent the entirety of my adulthood working for the conservative cause. From voting to Reagan in 1984 through serving as Secretary of the Republican Party of Texas today. Working with legislators throughout the years forming and pushing policies that free citizens to pursue their own interests free from government interference. Working with Republican Party of Texas in forming rules that govern the members to hold elected officials accountable. Understanding the values of sticking to first principles and a Biblical world view. Enlisting in and being Honorably Discharged from the Marine Corp gave me a healthy respect and appreciation for United States. These things have grounded me with strong convictions that outside interests will not be able to influence when the meetings behind closed doors occur. I have also attended and encourage the attendance to David Barton’s Wallbuilders ProFamily Legislators Conference six times.
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?
I am a father of 5 and grandfather of 2. Happily married for 23 years. I want good government for my family's future. I chose not to run for public office while raising my family. In 2017 my youngest child left for college and now I believe this would be the best time to take my experience to the legislature and apply the knowledge gained from being self-employed for the last 25 years. Being a Licensed Tax Professional and serving thousands of individuals and small businesses, has allowed me to see first had what government regulations cost the US citizen. My faith guilds every decision I make. Having a Biblical world view is critical to good government. I believe in the least amount of government possible. I will always fight for freedom.
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.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Removing all restrictions to gun ownership by private citizens according to the Second Amendment. The only loss of this right should occur when a criminal commits a violent felony.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Pro-Life/Pro-Family Free Speech Second Amendment
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a part of the human experience. It is not a systemic problem in the US. The US is probably the least racist country on the planet. We do have a problem with political correctness which creates a perception of systemic racism. This can only be changed when the hearts and minds of Americans stop the hostility based on perceived motivations and not actions.
