Aaron Sorrells
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Aaron Sorrells
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Lt. Governor
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Worth, HS Diploma, 1999
WORK & MILITARY
None
AFFILIATIONS
Fellowship of the Parks, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Seth Keshel - Election Analyst - Army Captain
Jennifer Bridges, RN - Guardians of Medical Choice
Mike Miller - Warriors for Ranchers
Sarah J Fields - Director of Advocacy for Texas Freedom Coalition.
OTHER INFORMATION
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?
In Texas, we need to eliminate property taxes and move to a VAT system that will keep our overall taxes around 10%.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Everything. We are wasteful and do not spend money accordingly.
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
If they are a public entity, then they should provide services required to legally. Private business and individuals should not be forced to do anything they disagree with on moral and/or religious beliefs.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
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.
D - All government funded programs cause everyone else to pay more. They are also abused and wasteful. We are not helping people with these programs. Non-profits and other places would gladly take the place of these programs if the government got out of the way.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never. You should not be allowed to force people to takes vaccines. That should be a decision by the individual.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
From the state level, I will look to put an end to any organizations that are related to islamic terrorism. I will not allow them to hide under religious freedom.
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.
Neutral
That has nothing to do with a Statewide Candidate.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
They have a duty to protect the citizens of the United States from invasions and they are not doing it. It's effecting our safety and our financial system.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Right now, I believe we should shut down all immigration. Our country has plenty of talent and we need to start utilizing our own talent and stop importing from outside the US.
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
There is no such thing. You are a male or female. Leftist distortion of reality doesn't make it real.
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. I believe Jesus Christ is our savior. Always do what is right even if no one is watching. Respect other people and treat them the way you would want to be treated.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The most strict system should be the one that matters the most. Elections should be secure.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would move off all electronic voting, enable voter ID, scrub the voter roles and make everyone register again just like they do their driver's license. Election day voting only. No mail-in voting(except military).
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Racism exists in a small minority in this country. If the media and the government would stop pushing the agenda, most people would get alone fine.
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.
Agree
There are instances where fracking could be effecting the stability of areas. It never hurts to evaluate on a regular basis to make sure the citizens are protected.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To follow the US Constitution. To be limited. To make sure states play nice and that laws are followed. Federal and State government levels should not have major impacts on the every day life of citizens. Local government entities do have the authority to influence people's regular lives but they can also be voted out easier.
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).
https://sanangelolive.com/news/politics/video/2021-11-10/meet-candidates-aaron-sorrells-attempting-take-down-lt-gov-dan-patrick https://thefivestarplan.com/blog/z1b9f7-aaron-sorrells-five-star-candidat https://thetexashorn.com/2021/10/01/an-interview-with-aaron-sorrells-part-1/ https://thetexashorn.com/2021/10/08/an-interview-with-aaron-sorrells-part-2/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-lieutenant-governor-candidate-aaron-sorrells/id1548136626?i=1000536345307 https://anchor.fm/liveinwesttexas/support https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/southern-liberty-988552/episodes/ep-574-republican-tx-lt-gov-ca-101040998 https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1245443070
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?
My plan is to accomplish what no one in the Texas Legislature ever does. We must get the 8 Texas GOP priorities that are given to the Lt. Governor accomplished for the first time. This is what the people of Texas asked for and it's my job to get it done. No excuses. I want property taxes eliminated. I want child gender modification ended immediately. I will also fund the completion of the border wall, fund our state guard and/or militia and I will shut down the Texas Highways to prevent the federal government from trampling over our State Sovereignty.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
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?
If you are convicted of a gun charge and have a record of mishandling guns, you should lose your rights. That is the only time the 2nd Amendment should not apply.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
