Pam Baggett
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Pam Baggett
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 19
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, BJ, 1968
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Women in Communications, Local president and national board member, NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
HOA boards, 6 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
none
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (4)
Texas AFL-CIO
United Auto Workers
Tarrant County Central Labor Council
*Liberal Texas
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Moms Demand Gun Sense; AFL-CIO. But this is early in my campaign.
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Drew Darby (2016)
Republican Women's Organizations (2016)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)
ActBlue (2022)
Battleground Texas (2014)
Beto O'Rourke (2022)
Clayton Tucker (2020)
Democratic Women's Groups (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
Judith Zaffirini (2016)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2021)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
At any time chosen by the woman and her doctor.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood provides life-saving medical services, plus contraception, and healthcare education
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
There is a point in the dying when the quality of life does not justify what can be a tortuous period of time. We would not do that to a pet, nor should we do it to a human. Also, we may choose to reduce the suffering of those who love us.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
This is an extraordinarily broad question. Certainly we should not under-tax the wealthy nor over-tax the poor.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
A few years ago I would have said, stop building that damn wall unless I can have the ladder concession. And get out of Afghanistan. Today I see us moving in the right direction.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
All customers should be treated equally.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Always. As citizens we owe it to each other and to ourselves to be fully vaccinated, unless otherwise recommended by our physician.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
That's not possible. However, we can maintain our vigilance and our government can respond accordingly. I would hope that eventually all faiths can coexist.
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 Agree
We must not forget that we stole Palestinian land when the British were looking for someplace to move Jews post WWII. Even the United States did not want them!
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
Instead, we must improve our immigration process. And frankly there is no way to "secure the border." It's just a campaign slogan.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
For many decades, the federal government has not created workable immigration rules and laws, including a dearth of immigration judges. All of us are, other than Native Americans, are offspring of immigrants. Anyone who has a legitimate reason for escaping their home country should be considered for entry to the U.S.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Choose not to answer
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
No American should be discriminated against.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Anyone who believes that is woefully ignorant.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
1) Same-day voter registration 2) Increase number of polling locations according to population and available transportation 3) Provide adequate ballot box locations 4) Mandate voter registration opportunities in high schools
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Any time one group of citizens is treated differently it invites animosity. Please define domestic security.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
It is too late to work that out fairly.
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.
Neither. Stricter environmental laws and regulations create new industry, new jobs, and healthier America.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Disagree
I've witnessed too many damaging earthquakes and polluted aquifers.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The purpose is expressed in the preamble to the Constitution: ''We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity...'"
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None available at this time.
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?
Please refer to my website.
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.
Strongly Disagree
In some instances this "redirection" is simply creating new departments to manage mental health and community services. It is always appropriate to add more money to these services.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
1) increase age to purchase to 21 2) Background checks on ALL purchases, including online, gun shows, and even individual sales. 3) Halt manufacture and sale of AR15s and other military-grade weapons 4) Require gun safety training for all open and concealed carry 5) Require all weapons be kept in safe locations away from children and theft
iVoterGuide Notes:
"1) Background checks on ALL purchases, including online, gun shows, and even individual sales. 2) Halt manufacture and sale of AR15s and other military-grade weapons 3) Require gun safety training for all open and concealed carry 4) Require all weapons be kept in safe locations away from children and theft"
Staff Note: Candidate strikes original first restriction.This revised survey response was submitted by the candidate after the survey deadline was reached and was not considered during panel evaluations.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Agree
