Jaye Curtis

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

Jaye Curtis


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist. 8


Incumbent

No


Links

Jaye Curtis websites Jaye Curtis emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Faith Christian Academy, Pasadena TX, didn’t graduate, 1978

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Navy, MSSN, 1978-1981

AFFILIATIONS

Lions Club

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 (2)

*Grassroots America: We the People

The Calvin Coolidge Project

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Calvin Coolidge Project

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

MEDICALLY VERIFIED LIFE OF THE MOTHER

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

MEDICALLY VERIFIED LIFE OF THE MOTHER

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

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

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

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES

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

Strongly Disagree

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

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?

Because they are our only friends in the Middle East

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Because they are our only friends in the Middle East


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

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.

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

Anything else would be socialism

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

Strongly Agree

Anything else would be socialism

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Not needed, Minimum wages should be economy driven, and voluntary

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Not needed, Minimum wages should be economy driven, and voluntary

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

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

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

I am skeptical about the idea of implementing vouchers for private schools due to concerns about government intervention.

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

I am skeptical about the idea of implementing vouchers for private schools due to concerns about government intervention.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

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?

NO RESTRICTIONS, ANYTHING ELSE WOULD VIOLATE THE SECOND AMENDMENT

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

NO RESTRICTIONS, ANYTHING ELSE WOULD VIOLATE THE SECOND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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.

NEVER

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

NEVER

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? 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?

To provide for security and the general welfare of the citizens

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide for security and the general welfare of the citizens

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

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

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.

Neutral

Not for gender modification

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Neutral

Not for gender modification

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

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

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 practicing Eastern Orthodox Christian

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing Eastern Orthodox Christian


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

NO EXCEPTIONS

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

NO EXCEPTIONS

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree

The electoral college was put in the U.S. CONSTITUTION for a valid reason

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree

The electoral college was put in the U.S. CONSTITUTION for a valid reason


EQUALITY

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

NO

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

NO

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

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

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

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 and Gas

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

Oil and Gas

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