Roland Lopez

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Roland Lopez


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.38


Incumbent

No


Links

Roland Lopez websites Roland Lopez emailFacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

Southwestern University, Georgetown, BA, 1994

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteer, Operation Underground Railroad

contributor, Harris County Elections, Election Judge

Grace Bible Church, Children's Ministry

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Joanne King Herring

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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.

Neutral

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape and Incest


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

We are a free market capitalist society!

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

Strongly Agree

We need cut agencies and their authority as well.

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Lower corporate tax rates, lower capital gains and possibly look at a flat tax. Close tax loopholes.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

The government ultimately gets its authority from God. God ordered the state to protect life and advocated justice. Christians must respect and honor the laws and authorities but at the same time remember that God is the highest authority of all.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

NONE

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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. - But should be scrutinized for only the indigents of society or most in need such as the elderly.


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.

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

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Keep our military strong and the pressure on terrorist organizations around the world. Keep the on the terrorist watchlist and not relent.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Originally from the RGV Sector, I believe we should have VERY STRONG security and keep our country sovereign.

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

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

Asylum seekers and anyone that goes through a POE (Point of Entry) and makes proper, well vetted claims. All others through our normal immigration process seeking citizenship. If not, IMMEDIATELY deported.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

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.

Christian. Faith is my foundation, God is my guide. Simple


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Clear voter rolls and registration should be conducted under all current laws with a simple standard of verification and one vote pre LEGAL Citizen.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes. but the wrong kind. Reverse discrimination is occurring and we need to eliminate all of it!!!


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.


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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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?

Roland Lopez is an America First candidate, pro-family, Secure the Border, protect Voter Integrity, Combat Crime & Human Trafficking, pro-2nd Amendment, and Constitutional Conservative Patriot. Roland is a 4th generation Texan with deep roots in this Great State of Texas. The son of two migrant workers from the Rio Grande Valley, he knows well what it means to work your way up and fight to earn everything you achieve in life. Obstacles are not an excuse for failure or to accept mediocrity but a way to challenge one in order to overcome. “Where there is a will there is a way.”


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 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. Follow existing laws on the books. Criminals never follow the law so we need NOT restrict a law abiding citizen their ability to protect themselves against criminals or TYRANNY.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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