

Summara Kanwal
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Summara Kanwal
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 76
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
National Univerity of Modern Languages, Pakistan, Masters in English Literature
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Laique Rehman (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only in case of rape or incest . And if the life of the unborn or the mother is in grave danger. Both partners must agree and attending physician must certify.
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.
Disagree
We should let the life take its course. Have faith in God and let him be in-charge. God is always in-charge.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Only if the church is preaching sedation against the state .
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?
We need to first spend money at home.
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.
medicare and medicaid should be available based on financial circumstances.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No one should be allowed to require vaccinations.
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?
We should let the market conditions dictate the pay. Minimum wage jobs are supposed to be for high school and college kids.
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.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
We need to keep our cities safe from criminals. Law Enforcement need to be efficient and we must have high Law Enforcement visibility to deter crime.
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?
National security and facilitation private business and growth. And to keep crime low.
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
This is why I am running for office. There is no place for such matters in our schools.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Parents know best.
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 believe in one God and we must follow the scriptures. We should take guidance from the word of God. He is a very giving and forgiving God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
ID should be a must to vote.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
Small states should continue to be relevant.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We are all created equal and no one should get preferred treatment. There should be no affirmative action.
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
Again this is why I am running for office.
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 and C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We must start looking into safe nuclear power plants. We must tap into all energy resources. Oil and natural gas are essential.
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