Lucas Turner
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lucas Turner
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 60
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Texas A&M University School of Law, Fort Worth, Texas, JD, 2016
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, BS, 2011
Weatherford College, Weatherford, Texas, AA, 2002
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed the Abolish Abortion Texas Candidate Survey source
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None that I can think of. Having been through an emergency situation with my wife while she was pregnant, both she and I never considered abortion as an option. The mom's life and the baby's life are equally important and valuable beyond measure.
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Texas homeowners deserve a "real" homestead exemption for their personal homes. It is unfair for the State to require such a high tax as a requirement of owning a home. This should be reduced for our personal homes so when it is paid off, it doesn't require a tax payment that becomes like a house payment.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Wasteful spending
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
College is not right for everyone, and paying for something means a lot more than when something is given. Entitlement is bad for our children and our country. Most wanting to go to college can find a way right now, and there are numerous scholarships available.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. Texas just passed Proposition 3. This was passed with 63% approval. It was drafted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and bans governments from taking any action that “prohibits or limits religious services” of religious organizations, even during disasters like the pandemic where churches were shut down to prevent the virus from spreading.
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.
I'm somewhere between C and D. It comes down to what we can afford. If America can afford Medicare and Medicaid, it should continue. I've seen studies that Medicare is on track to push the federal debt to extremely high numbers by 2050.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should be a choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
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?
Peaceful people, looking to enjoy America while at the same time be willing to pay their fair share of taxes and be contributors to society and the greater good.
VALUES
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.
Did not answer
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. Strong believer in religious freedom for all religions. Our faith should be freely exercised and not forced.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Fair elections should be something we can all agree on. The more ways to guarantee that a person cannot vote twice, or that a dead person cannot cast a vote the better.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
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.
Did not answer
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?
Protect the people and serve public interest
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?
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.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
As little as possible.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
