Tiffany Drake

Democrat | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Tiffany Drake


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 62


Incumbent

No


Links

Tiffany Drake websites FacebookInstagram

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*

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

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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