LJ Francis
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
LJ Francis
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Bd. of Educ., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, Bachelor of Basic Medical Sciences (Pharmacology), 2008
University of South Florida, Tampa, Masters of Civil Engineering, 2014
Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Ph.D, Pending
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers - Texas Section, Director-at-Large (2020-2021), Region 13- Nueces Regional Flood Planning Group
Board Chairman (2020-current); This Board manages a state grant budget and plans for the 31 county region that is in the Nueces River basin. This group works with the Texas Water development Board to create the State Flood Plan., Beach Management Advisory Committee - Nueces County, Vice-Chairman (2020-current);
Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands, Small Group Leader, United Corpus Christi Chamber
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Ken Mercer
Greg Abbott
OTHER (3)
*Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
*Texas Young Republicans
Coastal Bend Republican Coalition
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I cant think of any
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
In Texas, our State provides for a free Public Education of K-12 students. I would not support universal government funding of pre-K up to college, this is fiscally irresponsible.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
iVoterGuide Note: After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been 'Strongly Disagree'.
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
The most important key to maintain peace is to have a strong leader who has integrity and is consistently guided by the Lord.
EDUCATION
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Strongly Disagree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Strongly Agree
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Strongly Agree
CSE is a matter for parents and families to address when they deem appropriate and should not be a matter for instruction in public schools. SEL is a euphemism for Critical Race Theory and this must never be taught to our amazing Texas schoolchildren.
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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
iVoterGuide Notes:
iVoterGuide Note: After the voter guide was published, candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been 'Strongly Disagree'.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
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
Informed by what the Bible has to say on every issue.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Vote411.com
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 books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
The Bible.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am committed to learning about the issues that matter most to you. I believe the best way to do that is to hear directly from you through consistent grassroots organization and engagements. As a Professional Engineer I know how important it is to have a thorough understanding of any issue and have several options as solutions. I am a man of action and integrity and am humbled and will be honored to serve you in elected office.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
No.
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
