John Browning

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

John Browning


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative 88


Incumbent

No


Links

John Browning websitesJohn Browning phones John Browning emailFacebookX

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*

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