Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Democrat | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Activist (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bonnie Lee Goldstein
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (14)
Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
Texas AFL-CIO
American Federation of Teachers AFT Texas
El Paso County Democratic Party
McKinney Area Democratic Club (MADC)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Texas Tea Party groups (2010)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Defend Texas Liberty (2023)
Bracewell LLP (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
ActBlue (2024)
Bay Area Democratic Movement (2024)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2024)
Texas Justice Democrats (2024)
Local, County, District, and State Democrat Women (2021)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Stonewall Democrats (2024)
Communication Workers of America (2020)
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (2020)
Local, County, District, and State Democrat Women (2020)
Vonciel Jones Hill (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
“Justice Bonnie Lee Goldstein.” 5th Court of Appeals, Texas Courts.
“2024 - Supreme Court, Place 6.” Texas Judges, Texas Judges Association, 2024.
“Separation of Powers: What is your view of the role of courts relative to the other branches of government?”
“The courts serve as an essential, independent, and equal third branch of government to preserve and protect our constitution. The judiciary applies the law to the facts of a particular case, and appellate review provides clarity, meaning, and consistency to the interpretation of the laws as enacted by the legislative branch, in accordance with constitutional parameters.” — Judge Weems
See: “Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 6, Democrat—Bonnie Lee Goldstein.” League of Women Voters of Houston, League of Women Voters of Houston,
“Other Issues: What issues do you believe will be the most pressing for the Texas Supreme Court?”
“As a judicial candidate for the Texas Supreme Court, I cannot comment on issues that may come before me. The Canons prohibit a judge from being 'swayed by partisan interests, public clamor, or fear of criticism'; therefore, transparency in judgment, clarity, and consistency of opinions are critical to preserve and protect the constitution, the rule of law, and the independence of the judiciary.” — Judge Weems
See: “Justice, Texas Supreme Court, Place 6, Democrat—Bonnie Lee Goldstein.” League of Women Voters of Houston, League of Women Voters of Houston,
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QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain.
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I support a right to accelerate ending a human life.
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your view of parental rights regarding the upbringing of children, specifically education and sexual "identity"?
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I support "gender identity" as a specially protected class. Please explain.
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What do you believe to be true about the human condition?
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EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT).
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ABOUT YOU
What, if any, church or organizations do you belong to?
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Would you describe your judicial philosophy as originalist, living constitutionalist, or something else? Please explain.
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
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Is there a separation of church and state in the Constitution? Please explain.
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Should courts address threats to religious liberty in the United States? If so, how?
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Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain.
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Was Bostock v. Clayton County rightly decided under the law? Please explain.
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I agree that “the custody, care and nurture of the child reside first in the parents, whose primary function and freedom include preparation for obligations the state can neither supply nor hinder.” (Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57, 65-66 (2000); quoting Prince v. Massachusetts, 321 U.S. 158, 166 (1944).
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What should a judge do when legislative texts and court precedents dictate different results?
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When should a judge overturn past court decisions?
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When, if ever, should a judge take popular opinion or the social views of the majority into consideration?
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Do you believe the meaning of the Constitution changes over time, absent changes through the amendment process of Article V?
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What do you believe is the single most important quality a judge should possess?
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If you are an incumbent judge, describe a recent instance in which you acted to preserve your judicial independence. If you are an aspiring judge, how do you plan to remain independent if elected to the bench?
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2ND AMENDMENT
The right to bear arms is fundamental and must be protected.
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
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How should the court address public health and individual freedoms in the time of a public health emergency?
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