Carolyn Vaughn
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
Carolyn Vaughn
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
GED
Community College
WORK & MILITARY
After receiving my GED, I went to community college, and, with my husband Gary, raised a family and helped build a multi-million-dollar oil and gas services business known as Vaughn Energy Services.
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Corpus Christi City Council, 2015-2018
Nueces County County Commissioner, 3
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
*Texas Gun Rights PAC
*Texas Latino Conservatives
OTHER (3)
Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)
*ART Associated Republicans of Texas ** See NOTES at Endorser Details *
*Hispanic Voter Network
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Americans for Prosperity
Texas Alliance for Life
Associated Republicans of Texas
Texas Federation of Republican Women
Hispanic Voter Network
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2022)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2014)
Republican Women's Organizations (2021)
State Republican Party Organizations (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
As a County Commissioner, Vaughn did not support the Corpus Christi City Council & Nueces County Judge's proclamation of PRIDE week.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should simplify the tax code to make it easier for the average citizen to understand and move away from reliance on Texas property tax system.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should simplify the tax code to make it easier for the average citizen to understand and move away from reliance on Texas property tax system.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Hard to comment on the budget before looking at it, I don't think the ordinary tax payer who isnt involved in the budget process know what all is funded. So many things are put in the public doesnt know about but the funding of over reaching regulatory agencies would be one that I would look at .
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Hard to comment on the budget before looking at it, I don't think the ordinary tax payer who isnt involved in the budget process know what all is funded. So many things are put in the public doesnt know about but the funding of over reaching regulatory agencies would be one that I would look at .
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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
The government shouldn't have any say in what business do.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The government shouldn't have any say in what business do.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
ABSOLUTELY NONE!
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
ABSOLUTELY 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.
Answer C
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.
Answer C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under No Circumstance- should be individual decision-government has no right to require any citizen to get vaccinated.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under No Circumstance- should be individual decision-government has no right to require any citizen to get vaccinated.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Strengthen our border security and increase surveillance on suspected terrorists attempting to enter our country.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Strengthen our border security and increase surveillance on suspected terrorists attempting to enter our country.
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
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
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
ABSOLUTELY! We need to exam what programs are most successful in strengthening border security and allocate more funding to those programs.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
ABSOLUTELY! We need to exam what programs are most successful in strengthening border security and allocate more funding to those programs.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only people who enter legally and law abiding immigrants ,no exceptions. We are a country of laws.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only people who enter legally and law abiding immigrants ,no exceptions. We are a country of laws.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class 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
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.
I'm a Evangelical Christian that believes in the sanctity of life and the framework that Christian values have provided for our country.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Evangelical Christian that believes in the sanctity of life and the framework that Christian values have provided for our country.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Everyone should have a valid ID, vote in person if possible, restrict mail in ballots to only those in the military that are deployed and those disabled.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Everyone should have a valid ID, vote in person if possible, restrict mail in ballots to only those in the military that are deployed and those disabled.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes it is because it divides the country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes it is because it divides the country.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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.
Answer is A-because 40 percent of the US oil is produced in the State of Texas. If we allow overreaching environmental regulations to go into effect millions of Texans will loose their jobs, we are already regulated enough! There is a place for Green Energy but not at the cost of the Oil & Gas Industry, you can have both.
iVoterGuide Notes:
"Answer is A - because 40 percent of the US oil is produced in the State of Texas. If we allow overreaching environmental regulations to go into effect millions of Texans will lose their jobs, we are already regulated enough! There is a place for Green Energy but not at the cost of the Oil & Gas Industry, you can have both."
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.
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.
Answer is A-because 40 percent of the US oil is produced in the State of Texas. If we allow overreaching environmental regulations to go into effect millions of Texans will loose their jobs, we are already regulated enough! There is a place for Green Energy but not at the cost of the Oil & Gas Industry, you can have both.
iVoterGuide Notes:
"Answer is A - because 40 percent of the US oil is produced in the State of Texas. If we allow overreaching environmental regulations to go into effect millions of Texans will lose their jobs, we are already regulated enough! There is a place for Green Energy but not at the cost of the Oil & Gas Industry, you can have both."
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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?
Government general purpose is to work for the people and provide essential services and security for our nation.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government general purpose is to work for the people and provide essential services and security for our nation.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Refer to our website for general information as there are no interviews.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Refer to our website for general information as there are no interviews.
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
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?
I would like voters to know that I am running as a public servant because I want to be a voice for not just the residences of State House District 34 but to provide a voice for all Texans. When in office my priority will be to secure the border- a job the federal government has failed to do, limit new fees and stop tax increases-property taxes etc., fight to increase the reliability of the Texas Electric Grid, make it easier to adopt children and less expensive, expand school choice and improve education, support veterans and law enforcement and protect our oil and gas industry.
iVoterGuide Notes:
"I would like voters to know that I am running as a public servant because I want to be a voice for not just the residents of State House District 34 but to provide a voice for all Texans. When in office my priority will be to secure the border- a job the federal government has failed to do, limit new fees and stop tax increases-property taxes etc., fight to increase the reliability of the Texas Electric Grid, make it easier to adopt children and less expensive, expand school choice and improve education, support veterans and law enforcement and protect our oil and gas industry."
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I would like voters to know that I am running as a public servant because I want to be a voice for not just the residences of State House District 34 but to provide a voice for all Texans. When in office my priority will be to secure the border- a job the federal government has failed to do, limit new fees and stop tax increases-property taxes etc., fight to increase the reliability of the Texas Electric Grid, make it easier to adopt children and less expensive, expand school choice and improve education, support veterans and law enforcement and protect our oil and gas industry.
iVoterGuide Notes:
"I would like voters to know that I am running as a public servant because I want to be a voice for not just the residents of State House District 34 but to provide a voice for all Texans. When in office my priority will be to secure the border- a job the federal government has failed to do, limit new fees and stop tax increases-property taxes etc., fight to increase the reliability of the Texas Electric Grid, make it easier to adopt children and less expensive, expand school choice and improve education, support veterans and law enforcement and protect our oil and gas industry."
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
As long as they are consistent with departmental policy.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
As long as they are consistent with departmental policy.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I wouldn't redirect funding from police for mental health and community programs but it is evident funding is required for mental health but not by taking funds from our officers.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I wouldn't redirect funding from police for mental health and community programs but it is evident funding is required for mental health but not by taking funds from our officers.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Shall not be infringed is very clear.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Shall not be infringed is very clear.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
