Nick Sanders

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Nick Sanders


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 63


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Navarrow College, Corsicana, Assocites, 1967

UT Arlington, Arlington, BS, 1070

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Northeast Leadership Forum, Board Member, Metroport Cities Partnership

Past Chairman, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Past Board Member

Town of Trophy Club, Mayor, Trophy Club MUD 1

Past Board Member, Camp Sionito, Board President

Community of Christ Church, High Priest, Metroport Meals on Wheels

Volunteer and Contributor, Outreach International, Contributor

North Texas Commission, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Mayor Trophy Club, TX, 2005-2009

Trophy Club MUD 1 Board - President 2011, 2010-2014

Mayor Trophy Club, TX, 2014-2020

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Mayor of Roanoke TX Scooter Gierisch

Mayor of Lewisville TX TJ Gilmore

Mayor of Westlake TX Laura Wheat

Former Mayor of Southlake TX Laura Hill

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Giovanni Capriglione (2017)

Greg Abbott (2014)

Jane Nelson (2018)

Tan Parker (2017)

Vicki Truitt (2012)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate is recommended by the Dallas Morning News

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Rape or incest or where the medical condition of the mother is a high risk.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Agree

I have no additional comments.

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree

Would need more information to make a decision.


ECONOMY

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

Allow higher deductions for charitable contributions, give tax credits to over age 70,

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

pay and benefits for federal elected officials to House & Senate after they have served over 6 years

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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

There needs to be a separation of Church (Religion) and government.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

None.


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

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

When an employee will be working in an environment where their health could be at a high risk.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

No more than what is being done today.

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.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

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

If they are at risk of death or being enslaved.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian with high regard for life and liberty. All people are created equal.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Photo ID and citizenship


EQUALITY

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

some

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

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


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

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?

Did not answer

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.

Did not answer

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

Did not answer


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Must show ID to purchase a weapon and register all weapons

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

Disagree

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