
Bret Baldwin
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bret Baldwin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
National University of Singapore, Singapore, Graduate Law Diploma, 2001
Arizona State University - Thunderbird, Glendale, AZ, MBA - Global Marketing, 1993
Texas State University (Southwest Texas University), San Marcos, BBA - Management, 1987
Kollegium Spiritus Sanctus, Brig (VS) Switzerland, AFS, 1983
Victoria High School and Kollegium Spiritus Sanctus (as AFS High School Exchange Student in Brig, Switzerland).
WORK & MILITARY
Straet Global Consulting, LLC (Business and Organizational Development): Senior Consultant based in Victoria, TX. ·
Total Energy, S.A. (Petrochemical - France)
Bostik Subsidiary Asia-Pacific Regional Development Director based in Taiwan & South Korea
Nestle Corporation (Food & Nutrition - Switzerland): Western Regional Sales Manager based in Phoenix, AZ
Hilti Corporation (Power Tools - Switzerland/Liechtenstein): Marketing Manager for North America HQ based in Tulsa, OK.
AFFILIATIONS
Gideons International, Past Area Director, Upward Sports - Victoria, Texas
Past Director, Northside Rotary - Victoria, Texas, Past President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
School Board Trustee, May 2018 - May 2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. House Representative, 2012
Texas Senate, 2006
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
- Campaign Finance Documents:
- Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
- Campaign Finance Report - 30th Day Before Election (period of - 01/01/2023 through 03/27/2023
- $200.00 contribution from Bill Pozzi - Victoria County Republican Chair
- $800.00 contribution from Bill Pozzi Facebook Radio Show
- Campaign Finance Report - 8th Day Before Election (period of 3/28/2023 through 4/26/2023)
- $400.00 (In Kind) contribution from Wade and Carter Show
OTHER INFORMATION
2023 iVoterGuide profile for Victoria ISD school board race.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Must obey Texas Law stating medical emergency exception.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide.com of these clarifications. "My original answer was Strongly Disagree. My intent with my original answer is only correct when taken to mean that I am totally against abortions including using chemical abortion drugs. The sanctity of life should be honored, and no child shall be aborted - chemical, medical procedure or otherwise.Yet, if the intent of the question is to hear my position on the essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes and following current law, then I would Agree that we must meet safety standards and require reporting.Please have my answers reflect the proper intent of the question - as against abortions with safety standards and reporting be upheld."
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, Biblical connection with strategic implications
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Healthcare Insurance Providers (including Medicare and Medicaid) should be held accountable to reduce costs and reduce being tax funded while delivering quality, innovative, and valued coverage.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Market is setting wage compensation.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Enforce the current laws of background checks.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Yes - As long as school district employees understand the responsibility for gun safety, obeying firearm laws, and the purpose for carrying a gun is to defend.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The main purpose of government is to clearly understand that its power has been granted by God Almighty (Romans 13:1). The United States Government is under God's providence, formed a Democracy ("of the people, for the people, by the people") declaring God made all humans equal and gave us rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of hapiness" and our nation's government purpose is to protect those rights God gave us.
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
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born-again Christian, meaning a Jesus Christ follower. I believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. I believe and support the Apostles' Creed. I believe that the Holy Bible is the Holy Spirit inspired, inerrant, infallible word of God..
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Choose not to answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is wrong. Violence is a threat to personal, community, domestic security - all security.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
None of the above energy statements amplify my energy and environmental views. I understand that Texas' strong economy is largely funded by the oil and gas industry, thus will remain a strong economic provider for our state.... especially given the recent announcements of the large auto manufacturers to delay strictly EV productions. However, hybrid vehicles (gasoline and electric) will continue to grow, so we must continue to produce electrical options for our nation's transportation system.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Natural Energy
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