
Michael Ingraham
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Ingraham
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative 94
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Navy
AFFILIATIONS
Bedford Planning and Zoning Committee
Street Improvement Economic Development Corporation
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Texas House of Representatives, District 94
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Texas Gun Rights PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Bedford Chamber
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?
In the instances of rape and incest, and any instances in which the mother's life is in danger.
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?
I believe that the minimum wage should be determined by the free market, not the government. Raising the minimum wage can lead to job losses, especially for entry-level workers.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Permanently eliminate property taxes and cap the growth of state spending, fight to lower property taxes for homeowners, cut red tape for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and oppose new taxes that punish hardworking Texans.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe the separation of church and state is an important principle that protects both religious freedom and good governance. I value faith and the positive role it plays in many people’s lives, including my own, but I also believe the government should not favor or impose any particular religion. Keeping church and state separate ensures that individuals are free to practice their beliefs without interference, while also protecting those who hold different beliefs or none at all. At the same
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
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?
I stand firmly with Israel as one of America's closest allies in the Middle East. Israel’s right to defend itself against threats is unquestionable, and I will work to ensure that Texas continues to support Israel's security, sovereignty, and its commitment to democracy. I believe in fostering strong partnerships between our two nations, promoting economic ties, and ensuring that Israel has the resources and support it needs to protect its people and maintain stability in the region.
IMMIGRATION
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.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
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 Disagree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith is an important part of who I am, though I tend to keep it private and let my actions speak for themselves. I believe in living by strong values, treating others with respect, and doing what’s right, but I also respect the diversity of beliefs that make up our community.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Neutral
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Oil. Texas is the oil capital of the world. We need to do all we can to increase production, which in return lowers the price of oil, and creates additional jobs to the state of 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?
Lean 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?
To aid in the rehabilitation of those who have broken the laws. There has to be an opportunity for each of those in prison (non-violent crimes) to be introduced back into society.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
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?
The Second Amendment should never be infringed upon.
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