Jackie Schlegel

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jackie Schlegel


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary


Race

State Representative 94


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

(Candidate did not provide)

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

First Baptist Church Arlington, Member

The Autism Community in action, Parent Mentor, 2006-2016

Texans for Medical Freedom, Founder and Executive Director, 2015-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Texas House District 94

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

*Young Conservatives of Texas

*Life PAC

Texans for Lawsuit Reform TLRPAC

OTHER (2)

Greg Abbott

*Texas Association of Realtors TREPAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

Governor Greg Abbott

Texas Governor

Robert "Bob" Kembel

The Nehemiah Company Partner & President

Theresa Rutherford

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (28)

Republican Womens Organizations (2024)

Jared Patterson (2022)

Ken Paxton (2022)

Carrie Isaac (2021)

Jon Francis (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Texans for Vaccine Choice (2018)


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?

Abortion should never be allowed

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 oppose a one size fits all minimum wage mandate. Government does not create prosperity, strong local economies do. Mandated wage hikes hurt small businesses, reduce entry level jobs, and raise prices for families. The best way to raise wages is to

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.

Audit and eliminate duplicative programs, especially unelected bureaucratic agencies that have expanded beyond their original purpose. Shrink administrative bloat by reducing layers of management that waste taxpayer dollars. Restore transparency and accountability with clear performance standards and consequences for waste, fraud, and abuse. Return authority to the states and the people where services can be delivered more efficiently.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of church and state means the government should not establish or control a religion. The Constitution protects the free exercise of religion, and faith has long shaped our moral framework and civic culture. Individuals do not surrender their beliefs when they run for office or serve their communities.

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.

C: Medicaid and Medicare should remain available for those they were intended to serve, but expanding taxpayer funded healthcare puts Washington in charge of medical decisions, increases costs, and limits treatment options. Real reform means protecting medical freedom, increasing transparency, and stopping waste and abuse, not forcing Americans into a government controlled system.

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?

Yes, the United States’ relationship with Israel is important because Israel is America’s strongest and most reliable ally in the Middle East and a key partner in national security. Israel is a democratic nation that shares our values of freedom, rule of law, and individual rights, and plays a critical role in countering terrorism and hostile regimes like Iran.


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.

Strongly 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 Agree

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

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian, and my faith shapes my values and sense of responsibility. I believe in the God given dignity of every person, personal accountability, and serving others with humility and courage. Government should not dictate faith, but leaders should be guided by moral conviction, respect for life, family, and freedom, and a commitment to truth and integrity.


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.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

The most reliable way to meet rising electricity demand is through dispatchable energy like natural gas and nuclear power. These sources provide consistent power and grid stability regardless of weather. Texas has seen the dangers of overreliance on


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 goal of the criminal justice system is to protect public safety, uphold the rule of law, and deliver justice fairly. Criminals must be held accountable, victims supported, and laws enforced equally. The system must also respect constitutional rights and allow rehabilitation when appropriate so those who can change have a path to becoming productive, law abiding citizens.

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?

Law-abiding Americans should not be punished or restricted for the actions of criminals. The Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms, and that right is essential to personal safety, self-defense, and guarding against tyranny. Public safety is best protected by enforcing existing laws, prosecuting violent offenders, and addressing mental health failures, not by creating new restrictions that only disarm responsible citizens. Efforts should focus on keeping guns out of

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