Keresa Richardson

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

Keresa Richardson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 61


Incumbent

No


Links

Keresa Richardson websitesKeresa Richardson phones Keresa Richardson emailFacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, BA Political Science, 1979

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma, MA Administrative Studies, 1987

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma, MA of Technology, 1988

WORK & MILITARY

None.

AFFILIATIONS

Cottonwood Creek Church, member 20+ years, Personnel Comm., Bible school, orchestra, Golden Corridor Republican Women

20+ years, Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer

AIPAC- American Israeli Public Affairs Committee, Fundraiser, Real Options Crisis Pregnancy, Hope Women's Center, Pregnancy Resource Center

Contributor to several Crisis Prgnancy Centers, Toys for Tots, Contributor

Imani Miele Orphanage, Keaton's Angel HOme & World Vision, Contributor, host family various Orphanages, First Liberty & Alliance Defending Freedom

Contributor, SIM USA Missionaries, Contributor

McKinney Chamber of Commerce and various other Chambers, Member 20+ years

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None.

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None.

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (26)

Young Conservatives of Texas

Texas Right to Life

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (Empower Texans)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)

OTHER (1)

Texans for Toll-Free Highways

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Bob McEwen, Former Ohio Congressman & Executive Director of Council for National Policy

Scott Sanford, Former Texas House Representative District 70 (2013-2023)

Jim Piki, Former Ohio Congressman

McKinney Values PAC; American Values

Chris Hill, Collin County Judge

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (23)

McKinney Values (2024)

Republican Women's Organizations (2024)

Ted Cruz (2024)

Texans for Freedom (2024)

Angela Paxton (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Don Huffines (2024)

Texans United for a Conservative Majority (2024)


OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.

Candidate took the Abolish Abortion Texas pledge to abolish abortion & provide equal protection of the laws to every pre-born child in Texas. 30 May 2024.

Candidate signed the Texas First Pledge. Texas Nationalist Movement Twitter. 15 Jul 2024.

Candidate Pledges to Supports Term Limits on Congress. U.S. Term Limits. 20 Dec 2023.

Candidate signed the Contract With Texas.

Candidate completed Alliance Defending Freedom Voter Guide Questionnaire.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None. I agree with the Republican platform ensuring the right to live and equal protection of the laws to all preborn children from the moment of fertilization.

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 Agree

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?

None

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, they are our biggest ally in the middle East. We must support Israel.


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.

C

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

None


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?

I don't believe on a government mandated minimum wage.

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

This invasion at our southern border must be stopped.


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.

Strongly Agree


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?

None

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes


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 federal government has the power to levy taxes, regulate commerce, establish a uniform law of naturalization, establish federal courts, maintain a military and declare war.

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


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 became a Christ follower at six years old. I was raised in a Christian home and I have a Christian World view. All my decisions are based on my world view.


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.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

No, racism is used by the left to cause division and dissention among people. I do not believe that America is inherently racist.

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.

A & C

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

Oil & gas

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