Chris Spencer

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

Chris Spencer


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Chris Spencer websites
Chris Spencer email
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EDUCATION

University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, BAAS, 2020

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Sulphur River Basin Authority, Chairman, 2018-2023

Member, Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce, 1996-2002

National Rifle Association, Member, 2018-2025

Member, Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), Group Leader

Republican Party of Texas, Contributor, Cass County Republican Party

Member and Contributor, First Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (10)

*Young Conservatives of Texas

Texas Right to Life TRL PAC

*Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Texas Home School Coalition THSC PAC

Grassroots America: We the People

OTHER (2)

*Greg Abbott

Texans for Strong Borders

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Texas Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (19)

Grassroots America - We the People PAC (2025)

Brent Money (2024)

Cole Hefner (2024)

Mitch Little (2024)

Sid Miller (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Family Empowerment Coalition PAC (2024)

Greg Abbott (2024)

Kevin Sparks (2024)

Mayes Middleton (2024)

Texans United for a Conservative Majority (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

ActBlue (2025)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

When the life of the mother is in danger.

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

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

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

The minimum wage is an outdated concept. As business owner, I compensate based on performance and skill sets. As a rule, all of my employees make significantly more than the minimum wage. Government should not be involved in wage setting.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Complete forensic fiscal audit of the state government of Texas. Streamline and eliminate unnecessary regulations. Fully implement Sunset Commission recommendations for abolishing or consolidating agencies. Enhance transparency and performance-based budgeting. Modernize procurement, information technology, and contracting practices.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Separation of church and state means that government can't establish a church. It does NOT mean that liberal policies should prevent the free exercise of religion.

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

Strongly Disagree


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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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

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?

Israel is our strategic ally in the region. They have always been a friend and partner with the United States since 1948. Israel represents God's chosen people.


IMMIGRATION

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

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I became a Christian on July 8, 1976 as a 10- year old at church camp. The Lord is the major force in my life. Being a spiritual example to my grandson is of the utmost important to me. God's Word dictates how I should behave and function in society and in my home.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

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

Coal-powered plants, nuclear and natural gas are still the very reliable forms of electricity.


ABOUT YOU

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

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

The goal of the criminal justice system should be to prosecute criminals and to deter criminal activity.

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

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Gun ownership for high-risk persons, such as convicted felons that have not had their felonies adjudicated, should be restricted.

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