Jack Reynolds
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jack Reynolds
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 99
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Tarleton State Univeristy, Stephenville, BA Economics, 2010
UT-Arlington, Arlington, MA Economics, 2013
UT-Arlington, Arlington, Ph.D. Edu Leadership, 2018
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army Infantry, E-4, 1987-1990, 1991
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Nationalist Movement (2018-2023), Economics Advisor, Azle City Municipall Development District Board (2019-present)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Tarrant County College Board seat, 2023
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Young Conservatives of Texas
Ken Paxton
*Grassroots America: We the People
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
https://www.jack4texas.com/view-endorsements
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Daniel Miller (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Jack Reynolds signed the Texas First Pledge
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
There are no circumstances. I am firm in my commitment that every human, born or unborn, has a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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.
Choose not to answer
There should be no such thing as "chemical abortion drugs."
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
I do not support legalizing assisted suicide, as it is a slippery slope.
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.
Agree
I think China's military and economy are largely paper tigers, but as they weaken - and they will - I do worry what they might do out of desperation.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. I see many, many muslim-majority countries, there is only one Jewish state - Israel. I believe strongly that it has every right to exist.
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
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Candidate notified iVoterGuide.com that his answer should have been, " No organization that is funded or accepts tax-payer dollars 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
Abolish property taxes!
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I am an economist and believe there should be no 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?
Choose not to answer
I think they should be free to offer such investments as an option for those who prefer those kinds of investment, but I do not think it should be required in any way. However, they must honor their fiduciary responsibility to their investors.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
I am not opposed to immigration, but it must be legal and orderly.
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
I am an educator and a big proponent of school choice.
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?
I think there should be very few restrictions, to be frank. Our gun rights protect us from tyranny.
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?
To preserve our God-given and Constitutional rights.
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.
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 am a Christian. For a long time, I felt uncomfortable saying that. Not because it wasn't true, but because I did not feel worthy of calling myself a Christian. But I had a spiritual epiphany. Being a Christian is not about worth, it is about recognizing my fallen nature and my need for Jesus' forgiveness at all times.
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
The electoral college protects rural voters from having their vote devalued.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, but these days it is more of a threat because far too many of our institutions have embraced anti-white rhetoric that inflames racial tensions.
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; to be clear, I do NOT favor zero environmental regulations, but generally they cost a lot more than they are worth.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Right now and in the near future, oil, natural gas. But later, I think there are viable alternatives we can work toward. But the transition needs to be orderly.
