
Tiffany Drake
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Tiffany Drake
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 62
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Grayson County College, Denison, Tx, Nursing
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Denison Animal Welfare Group (Dawgs), Contributor, Grayson County Women's Crisis Center
Volunteer, Grayson County Democratic, Precinct Chair, acting
National Wildlife Federation, Our land is a Certified Wildlife Refuge.
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (5)
Climate Cabinet
Blue Horizon Texas PAC
Democratic Women of Grayson County (DWGC)
Moms Demand Action
*Texas Democrats
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
TX Representative James Talarico
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
ActBlue (2022)
Beto O'Rourke (2022)
Valerie Hefner (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Blue Horizon PAC (2024)
Local, County, District, and State Democrat Women (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Candidate Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits. U.S. Term Limits. 5 Aug 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Personal choice.
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 Disagree
These medications are already fully studied before reaching the market. They are extremely low risk, far lower risk than pregnancy. There is nothing to suggest that data collection on the outcomes is needed.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood is not an abortion provider in Texas. They provided critical health services for women. Those health services should not be discriminated against with regard to funding.
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?
Minimum wage should be doubled from its current rate.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
Environmental impact and social considerations should always be considered when deciding where to invest public money.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Criminal activity is happening in the church.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Any job that interacts with the public should be permitted to require vaccination.
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?
This is a federal issue that state representatives will not be able to deliberate and vote on.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Neutral
I support Senator James Lankford's Bipartisan Border Bill.
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
I oppose school voucher programs. I support deliberations on providing tax rebates to those families that utilize private schools.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Choose not to answer
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Neutral
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 Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a practitioner of yoga and mindfulness.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism breeds hate and is a catalyst for violence. It is a threat to security in the US and anywhere it is practiced.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Choose not to answer
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.
Disagree
Simply existing in a space should not be gender related. The question of sports is more complex.
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
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar
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?
Government should ensure our communities are safe, provided for and thriving economically.
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 Liberal
Left of center
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Agree
This is a good way to improve safety in our communities while ending over incarceration in the United states.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Require liability insurance for military style assault weapons. Universal background checks.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
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