
Nick Sanders
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Nick Sanders
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 63
Incumbent
No
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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