Elizabeth Vences
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Elizabeth Vences
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 18
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Houston Downtown, Houston, BA In Interdisciplinary Studies, 1992-1997
University of Houston Downtown, Houston, Master's In Accountancy, 2022-2024
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
District 977 Chair, 2023-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
House District 18 Representative, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*National Women's Prayer and Voting Army NWPVA
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate Q&A. Community Impact. 15 Jan 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
When the mother is in danger for her life due to the pregnancy
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Planned Parenthood should receive grants, but only to help prevent pregnancy and for women's wellbeen but not for abortions.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
I believe the separation of church and state ensures that the government does not interfere with our religious beliefs, as long as they comply with the law. It also protects our right to express and share our faith without breaking any laws.
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.
B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
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 believe the relationship with Israel is important because it is one of the region’s few long-standing democracies, creating a natural political alignment with the United States. The two countries have maintained a stable, cooperative relationship for decades. Israel also holds major religious and historical significance for many communities, and the Jewish people have deep historical roots in the land. Israel is home to many Christian holy sites, and it preserves them & keeps them open to all.
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.
Agree
In the absence of an effective healthcare system for everyone, the government needs to understand the needs of its population.
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.
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-Strengthening oversight and audits of contracts 2-Improving technology systems to prevent fraud and errors 3-Holdering leaders who control public funds accountable to the people for how government money is spent 4-Reevaluate and reduce foreign aid and international spending programs that do not directly benefit U.S. interests.
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immediate family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, regardless of country of origin, should be prioritized if fully vetted. Foreign professional and temporary worker programs should be used to meet workforce needs only after Americans have been given opportunities for those jobs. Asylum numbers should be lowered.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
All individuals in the country—both U.S. citizens and non-citizens—should be appropriately documented, and undocumented status should not exist.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Disagree
I believe the federal government should provide oversight and national guidelines for education to ensure consistency across states and equal opportunity for every child.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
While parents are primarily responsible for protecting children from sexual exploitation on the internet, the government should have the responsibility of safeguarding children by monitoring websites and enforcing laws to prevent online abuse.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
No one under the age of 21 should be permitted to purchase a weapon, except for firearms used for hunting. The waiting period should be extended to ensure thorough vetting, and each application should require multiple references to assess the purchaser’s mindset better.
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?
Lean Conservative
I am a conservative who values fiscal responsibility, national sovereignty, traditional values, and religious liberty, while taking a moderate approach on issues such as government involvement in education and healthcare, and supporting the God-given dignity of all people, including the right of same-sex couples to marry.
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
I believe decisions about gender transition should be made at a mature, adult age. Children should not be subjected to medical or social interventions related to transition until they are old enough to make fully informed decisions.
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 Disagree
While I believe marriage is traditionally between a man and a woman, I also believe God created every person with purpose. If some are called to love someone of the same sex, I do not believe God would forbid them from marrying.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in God and that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. I believe we should treat everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of where they come from or what they look like, and trust God to bring justice to those who have wronged us.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I believe that until a more reliable method of identification exists, valid photo identification should be required to verify identity and prevent fraud.
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?
Right now, I believe natural gas and wind power are the most reliable. As I am not a fan of turbines, I hope in the future, solar and biomass could help more and become more reliable as technology improves.
