Ryan Binkley

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

Ryan Binkley


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

U.S. Representative 32


Incumbent

No


Links

Ryan Binkley websites FacebookFacebookXYouTubeInstagramLinkedInLinkTree

EDUCATION

UT Austin, Austin, BBA, -1990

SMU, Dallas, MBA, -2005

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

TPUSA, Donor

First Liberty Institute

Christians Engaged, Board Member

Thrive Women's Clinic

First Liberty Institute

Generational Salute, Title Sponsor

Create Church, Founding Pastor

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

President of the United States of America, 2023-2024

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (5)

Kelly Shackelford

*East Texans for Liberty PAC

Texas Gun Rights PAC

Jake Ellzey

*National Women's Prayer and Voting Army NWPVA

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)

Congressman Jake Ellzey

Admiral Bill Moore

Lance Wallnau

Kelly Shackelford

Mayor Bryan McNeal

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (15)

Beth Van Duyne (2025)

East Texans For Liberty (2025)

WinRed (2025)

Darrell Day (2024)

Donald Trump (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Don Bacon (2025)

WinRed (2025)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe that life begins at conception and should be protected.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. Audit every federal expenditure: Full audits of non-essential spending to eliminate fraud and inefficiencies. Taxpayers need accountability. 2. Codify DOGE cuts into law: Bring back efficiency cuts to streamline bureaucracies, and protecting essentials. 3. Cut wasteful agencies: Reduce budgets for EPA, Dept of Education, and Dept of Transportation; empower states. 4. Promote economic growth: Unleash energy, small business incentives, and tax cuts to boost revenue and reduce deficits.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Strongly Disagree

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The separation of church and state is not in the constitution. We have the free exercise clause in the constitution which allows us the right to freedom of religion. No establishment clause which means there will not be a state run church.


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.

As a pastor and business leader who's seen how government overreach hurts families, my view aligns most closely with C. I'll always protect Medicare as a sacred trust for our seniors, and Medicaid helps the truly vulnerable, but we don't need more taxpayer-funded expansions like Obamacare. Instead, let's unleash market competition, health savings accounts, and price transparency to drive down costs and increase access for everyone—without big government mandates.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


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.

My view aligns most closely with C. We've got to put America First, just like President Trump is doing—focusing on our sovereignty, energy independence, and national security without getting entangled in forever wars overseas. Every veteran's life is precious, and we can't have peace and prosperity without protecting our own borders and interests first. I'll support the President fully in Congress to keep us strong at home.

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?

I fully support standing with Israel—they're our greatest ally in the Middle East. We share intelligence that keeps America safe, and our Judeo-Christian values align deeply. Without this relationship, we'd weaken our stance against threats like terrorism from groups such as Hamas. I'll fight in Congress to strengthen this bond, protecting our national security and the freedoms we cherish as Texans.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

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

First of all we need to remove all illegal immigrants out of our country then we can focus on allowing legal immigration from our allies. No one with ties to countries that allow radical islam or are our sworn enemies.

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

We should have a national law making it a crime for anyone to transition children in any way.

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.

As a devoted pastor and follower of Christ, my spiritual beliefs are firmly grounded in the timeless truths of the Bible, centered on the redemptive power of Jesus' sacrifice and grace. I hold dear the values of unwavering faith, strong family bonds, and genuine forgiveness—reminding us that, as Romans 3:23 declares, we've all sinned and fallen short of God's glory. I'm committed to upholding the Judeo-Christian foundations that shaped America, defending life from conception, religious freedoms, and moral principles that protect our communities. In Congress, I'll carry these shared Texas values to Washington, fighting for families, seniors, and the integrity that keeps our nation strong.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

We need to continue the expansion of fossil fuels by allowing more drilling, and then work to expand Nuclear Power as well.


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.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

"The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

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