
Deddrick T. Wilmer
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Deddrick T. Wilmer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 8
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Harris County Municipal Utility District#248 Board Director & Board Secretary, 2022-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Black Republicans of Brazoria County
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Houston Region Business Coalition (2025)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate forum. Montgomery County Eagle Forum. 30 Jan 2026. 1:23:28 min.
Candidate Q&A. Community Impact. 22 Jan 2026.
Candidate interview. Fox News Digital. 19 Mar 2025.
Candidate interview. Michael Berry Show YouTube. 6 May 2025. 7:38 min.
Candidate interivew. American Small Business League Podcast. YouTube. 9 Jun 2025. 34:11 min.
Candidate testimony. Texas House of Representatives Redistricting Committee. 25 Jul 2025.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
100% including our individuals whom are imprisoned
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
100% Life is Life
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
Only for the sake of protecting the Mother’s health (likely causes of potential death, Rape & Incest)
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
100%-should be enforced
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
We should incorporate a divine approach to everything we do in our nation. Our moral fabric has diminished over the last 45 years due to a secular approach to divide our nation in all areas
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We should protect our interests at all costs while making sure our adversary, such as China to understand our stance, but an understanding we want PEACE over any conflict.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is our partner & friend-We will ALWAYS protect at all times
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
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) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Neutral
Not Necessary, unless it will allow the opportunity to negotiate lower costs to consumers for prescription drugs & other services
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. There must be a significant reduction in international funding that bypasses national interests and security concerns. Instead, resources should be directed toward programs that have a tangible impact on daily lives, rather than hypothetical research endeavors. 2. Additionally, all public healthcare systems supported by local governments should be managed by local universities rather than politicians, to ensure better oversight and effectiveness.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone from a nation of peace & love for mankind in a legal process
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Neutral
NO-The department continues to support for local school districts and State Boards for funding only
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
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
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?
Conservative
COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATIVE
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
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 Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
MORAL COMPASS AND A RELATIONSHIP WITH MY LORD & SAVIOR IS EVERYTHING-OUR NATION NEEDS TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL JUST AS MUCH AS WE PROMOTE SECULAR OUTLETS.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
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 Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
NUCLEAR AND SOLAR
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