James Buford

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

James Buford


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Representative 6


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

North Lake College, Irving, Associate, 2022

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Arise and Build Church, Pastor, 2000-2021

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

U.S. Congressional District 6, 2020-2025

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (21)

Wesley Tyron

Constituent

2022-2025

Logan Treadaway

Constituent

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Republican Womens Organizations (2025)

Brian E. Harrison (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

Greg Abbott (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

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.

Choose not to answer

I do not have enough information to answer this question.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None. They are all God's children and deserve the right to life. The doctors cannot dictate what God can do or will do in the life of a child or mother.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

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

Agree


ECONOMY

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

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

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

1. Strengthen oversight and accountability for every Federal Agency. 2. Consolidate redundant agencies and programs. 3. Enforce zero-based budgeting across all departments (programs must be justified each year, no automatic increases, and agencies must prove necessity). 4. Reduce regulatory burdens that drive up costs. 5. Zero NGO funding.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Separation of Church and State means that the federal government should never have the power to close Churches or interfere with people's free exercise of religion. The First Amendment prohibits government establishment of religion and protects religious freedom.


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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.

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, because the Bible teaches us that the Israel people are God's chosen people. When we stand with them, we are honoring the Word of God, and the blessing of God is upon our country.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Only individuals that go through the legal process of immigration. Becoming a United States citizen legally and are willing to live as Americans.

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.

Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

With a career spanning over 30 years as a pastor, my values and spiritual beliefs are something I hold near and dear to my every day walk. I believe the Bible from cover to cover, and that foundation guides how I lead, serve, and make decisions. My faith isn't something I take on and off - it shapes my character, my integrity, and my commitment to stand for what is right, even when it's not easy. I strive to live out those principles daily, treating people with respect, seeking wisdom through prayer, and working to be a steady, trustworthy voice for my community.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

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

Fossil fuel


ABOUT YOU

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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

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

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

The only restrictions are for felons and criminals; they should not be allowed to own a gun.

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