Tony Adams

Democrat | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Liberal

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tony Adams


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 61


Incumbent

No


Links

Tony Adams websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagram

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*

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

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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