
John Browning
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Browning
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative 88
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
South Plains College, Levelland, Associates of Science, 1989-1991
Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, 1991-1993
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 1988-1989
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Plainview Methodist Church, Member, SPRC, 1997-2025
Plainview YMCA,, President Texas League Youth Baseball, 2011-2015
National Sorghum Producers, Board Member, 2025-2025
Gideons International, Member, Past President Plainview Camp, 2003-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Texas State Representative District 88
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Protecting Texas Children
OTHER (1)
*Texans for Strong Borders
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (7)
Donald Trump (2024)
Save America (2024)
Trump National Committee JFC, INC. (2024)
Make America Great Again Again (2018)
Jim Landtroop (2012)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The free market should rule.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
The power of the land is in the hands of the people. Pro right of capture for Texas landowners.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Smaller government, Less government employees, audit for fraud and waste.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Atheism. There is no such thing as far as I am concerned. I am pro prayer in school. I will be pro constitutional Bible teaching as it relates to history in school.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
D. We should refund the contributions of Medicaid and Medicare to a health savings account.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
Less government.
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?
There is a spiritual link between Jew and Gentile. Romans 2:28-29 and Galatians3:26-29. God has given us a promise, and we have a commitment if we are following God. God has given a biblical assignment to stand in faith and support of Israel. Ephesians 6:10-20
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Pro border security
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Education and teacher pay will be one of my top priorities. We need less administrators and better higher qualified teachers. Texas needs more certified teachers.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
We should not be sharing with foreign governments the new and innovative ideas that are being developed in our higher education system.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Pro school choice and Pro Vaccine choice.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Do not trade the truth for a lie. Romans chapter 1 Proverbs 23:23
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
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Choose not to answer
More needs to be discussed as it relates to the issue of gambling. I am concerned about crime and problems related to this issue. I would like to discuss horse racing and the benefits of this industry towards agriculture. I will inquire of the Lord if this issue comes before me as a representative.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Bible believing Christian. Member of the Plainview Methodist Church. Born and raised in the First Baptist Church, Plainview. I gave my heart to Jesus as a young man baptized by Carlos McLeod. I am a sinner saved by Grace.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Pro United States Citizen voter identification to vote.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
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
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal and natural gas are the most affordable and reliable choices for Texas.
ABOUT YOU
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?
Very Conservative
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
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The right of every citizen is to be safe. This should be the goal of the justice system. Romans 12:9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast what is good.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
The first responsibility of government is to protect our citizens, this includes children.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Keep them out of the hands of criminals.
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