Shelley Luther
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
Shelley Luther
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 62
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Bachelor Spanish, 1998
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, 1993
Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, Associates General Education, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Leona Baptist Church, Praise and Worship Team, National Rifle Association
Member, Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center, Contributor
Denton County Republicans, Member, Future Farmers of America
Talent Team Leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Gun Owners of America - Texas
*Texas Home School Coalition
Texas Right to Life
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Texas Homeschool Coalition
True Texas Project
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Frisco Conservative Coalition (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Don Huffines (2020)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)
Texas Tea Party groups (2020)
Tim Dunn (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
"Senate District 30 candidates address top issues facing Texas". Autumn Owens. Weatherford Democrat. September 4, 2020.
VIDEO: Cooke Co. Republican Party SD-30 candidate forum
“North Texas Voters Vet State Senate Candidates Ahead of Special Election”. Erin Anderson. Texas Scorecard. September 8, 2020.
"Conservative Megadonor Contributes $1 Million to Shelley Luther’s State Senate Campaign". Brad Johnson. The Texan. September 19, 2020.
"How a Dallas salon owner changed Texas' reopening debate". Emma Platoff. The Texas Tribune. May 15, 2020.
Candidate completed the Abolish Abortion Texas Candidate Survey source
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never.Abortion is murder.
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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Property taxes in Texas are ridiculously high and cause Texans to be taxed out of the home they purchased. Immense budget cuts in Austin and a simple consumption tax (never an income tax) should relieve this burden on Texas tax payers.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Texans spend billions funding schooling,hospitalization and welfare for illegal immigrants instead of our own citizens-especially our veterans. Our unemployment system is a disaster, and many people take advantage when they should be working. Texans need to get back to work.
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
The government should not have the authority to limit free-market enterprise, and individuals should be able to decide which patrons they do business with.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
NEVER. Texas churches were closed when people needed them the most. Texans should take personal responsibility for themselves and their family, and the government does not have the right to limit these decisions. Government was created to protect our God-given rights, not to limit these rights.
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.
C) Currently, this is the only choice availble because people have become reliant on these services. I also think that these programs need drastic improvements to limit services for people who misuse them. Eventually, I would like to see these services weaned and abolished.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
NEVER.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
We MUST secure our borders and have stronger vetting processes and create a "no tolerance" policy when dealing with terrorists. Terrorism should carry a death penalty sentence.
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
Our border, especially Texas, is a disaster as cartel members and terrorists flee into our state without recourse. It's a direct invasion and should be stopped immediately. I am in favor of building the wall.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Productive members of society that have true intentions of making America a better place should legally enter our country. Violent criminals should not be allowed and should also be deported if crimes are committed after entry.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Putting God back into our value system, government, and schools is key to saving our nation.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
People are the gender in which God gave them.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is racist.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and I am a servant leader chosen by Him to create positive change.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Covid or "emergency declarations" should not change our voting laws, and people should physically go to the polls to vote (with very few exceptions). Photo identification MUST be shown. Voter fraud is rampant, and must be changed back to a felony in Texas.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. One of the biggest threats to domestic security is Antifa.
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.
A
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?
The sole purpose of the government is to protect our God-given rights.
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).
Google my name and multiple resources are available.
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 am the salon owner who was jailed for opening against the illegal government mandates. I believe that people should have personal responsibility for themselves and their family and the government does not have the right to stop us from attending church or working to provide for our families. Build the wall. Eliminate Property Taxes Eliminate CRT in schools Abolish Abortion True Constitutional Carry Tougher Prosecution for Voter Fraud
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 100% support the police.
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?
None. This is a God-given right.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
