
Tony Adams
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tony Adams
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 61
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of North Texas, Denton, MBA, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
North Texas Food bank contrinutor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (5)
Blue Horizon Texas PAC
Texas Progressive Caucus
Frisco Democratic Club
McKinney Area Democratic Club (MADC)
*Texas Democrats
OTHER (1)
Mothers Against Greg Abbott PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Many Endorsements are posted at https://www.facebook.com/tonyadamsforthepeople
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
ActBlue (2024)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate interview. Mothers for Democracy-Mothers Against Greg Abbott YouTube. 19 Feb 2024.
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Candidate Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits. U.S. Term Limits. 17 Jul 2024.
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for State Representative, District 61. Community Impact. 25 Sept 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest and health risk. Let the Woman decide with her reproductive healthcare provider.
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.
Disagree
Medical doctor yes, but reporting to who? This is a protected Private patient data. Let's not over reach private citizens' personal lives.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
They should if that saves Woman's lives
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wage disparity is a huge issue. I would support increasing minimum wage for companies which has large wage gaps
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Let free enterprise take place
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Violation of laws on hate speech and violence
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
water companies, hospitals should not refuse services. So it may depend as what if that entire county has only one hospital and they refuse services to someone .
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.
ACA should be expanded as 3.5 million new Texans signed up last year. Make it more affordable.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None.
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?
Our interests in middle east is important and Israel is our Partner.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
I am strong on border and pro legal immigration
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 Disagree
Disagree as private and homeschool education standards are not benchmarked. Hence, Children are going to get sub standard education. Public should not pay for private education.
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.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christianity. Love for Jesus. I am a spiritual God loving kind man. HE is doing remarkable work behind the scene.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Neutral
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
YES. It makes us weak and divided
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
At all levels of all institutions, all races, building communities is a model that will take it from concept to application of that
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 Disagree
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.
D. But we need to do it in a way so we continue prosperity and jobs growth
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Texas is #1 in wind and solar energy + fossil fuel. Keep all growing.
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?
Protect and serve the people
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?
Lean Conservative
Individual freedom, Fiscal responsibility, Limited Government.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Neutral
Assess and adjust
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Assault weapons. Red flag laws.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
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