Frank Lopez Jr.

Independent | 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

Frank Lopez Jr.


Party

Independent


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.23


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Candidate did not provide

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, Military Policeman, 3 years

US Border Patrol, Supervisory Agent/Assistant Chief, 30 years

AFFILIATIONS

Amistad Pregnancy Care Center, Advisory Board Memeber, Val Verde County Republican Party

Chairman, Texas State Republican Executive Committee, SD19 Committeeman

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)

*Latinos for America First

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Abortion should not be allowed.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


ECONOMY

Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

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

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Taxes have become a crushing weight on Americans and tax simplification in favor of a FAIR tax must be a priority action topic. I am in favor of a concerted effort to repeal the 16th Amendment as part of the growing Convention of States movement in order for fiscal restraints to be imposed on the federal government and to address the oversight shortcomings of Congress.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What should be the relationship between the church and the state?

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Government shall not interfere with the freedom of religious practices. Nor should it establish a national religion.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


HEALTHCARE

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

None.

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.

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.
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 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

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

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

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Detecting, countering and eradicating terrorism by Islamic extremists must remain at the forefront of American foreign policy. Intelligence agencies and law enforcement must continue building robust relationships to protect us at home. When absolutely necessary, military action must be swift and devastating to eliminate credible threats.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.

Agree

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

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Discussion of immigration issues must begin with immediately securing the border. Lives are literally at stake in the current open border environment. Existing laws must be enforced to counter human trafficking and exploitation of children. Persons who have waited for many years and paid significant legal fees have been pushed to the back of the line under the current abuse of the amnesty program. Immigration must be limited, methodical and focused on immediate needs in the science, technology and other sectors.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


VALUES

Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes 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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

I believe in Christ and have a Judeo-Christian worldview. The Bible is the Word of God and it clearly points to the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Ten Commandments are the basis for the great moral code of western civilization.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Americans must have absolute confidence in our elections. I favor robust legislation with consequences to ensure voter rolls are regularly maintained. Absentee ballots must be solicited by the voter, not third parties. Absentee ballots must not be blank, rather they must be clearly marked with identifiers for each person. Ballot harvesting must be dealt with appropriately by election and law enforcement officials. Early voting and electronic methods, while convenient for many, are now a major avenue for voter fraud. I favor paper ballots and a national voting day.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

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

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Yes, racism is a threat because race mongers are harnessing anger, mistrust and a propensity for violence to achieve their agenda. Groups of people have been incited to crimes against property and persons, including murder. Large scale race riots can overwhelm government entities and can disrupt the public peace.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

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


iVoterGuide Notes:

A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
Staff Note: This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.


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?

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


iVoterGuide Notes:

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


iVoterGuide Notes:

The Constitution is the basis for American life and freedoms. As Representative for the 23rd Congressional District, I will fight to defend Texas from power hungry leftists, stop federal encroachment and expose unconstitutional actions.
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.

Did not answer


iVoterGuide Notes:

Qualified Immunity for police officers should be applicable when their actions are consistent with laws and pertinent policies. The dynamics of police work are multifaceted, complex and often dangerous. Officers must periodically review policies and professional standards as well as receive significant training on the US Constitution, de-escalation and other pertinent topics.
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 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?

None.

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

Strongly Disagree

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