Luis F. Padilla
Non-Partisan | Virginia
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Western Branch Highschool, Chesapeake, High School Diploma, 2015-2018
WORK & MILITARY
Friant&Associates llc, Shipping Coordinator, 2024-2025
Givens transportation inc, Warehouse Lead
Scan Global, Warehouse Coordinator, 2022-2024
AFFILIATIONS
Portsmouth Clean Community Commission, Commissioner, 2026-2026
Clean the bay foundation, volunteer, 2026-2026
Keep Virginia beautiful, volunteer, 2026-2026
Christian leaders institute, member, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Appointed Commissioner, 2026-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Member Portsmouth School Board, 2026-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Portsmouth Republican Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Portsmouth Republican Party
Portsmouth Tea Party
Portsmouth Councilman Dodson
Former School Board Member Ted Lamb
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Complete list of candidate's Campaign Finance Reports can be found on the Virginia State Board of Elections website.
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Agree
I agree, intervention should be reserved for extreme cases or life/death situations.
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
The role of the school should be limited to informing the Parents or legal guardian.
ECONOMY
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Agree
Public loan forgiveness foes shift the debt on to the taxpayer or other parties involved simply forgiving it does not make the debt disappear. this is why taxpayers must be informed and involved so that we can create programs and elect leaders that provide solutions.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Public Funding has many benefits and if used as a tool to recruit for fields in need of professionals could lead to the betterment of our communities. For grades before collage public funding must focus on preparing students to be productive members of society who are well informed and well equipped for adulthood. This is why my campaign is so focused on financial transparency and operation flow because in order to improve our situation the trust of the public must be earned.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
With regard to public schools, what does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To me this means that Schools focus on teaching core subjects and developing skills that will help our children prepare for more than just a test. It means students are free to pray without facing consequences and if they are interested can learn about faith without an agenda.
IMMIGRATION
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enhances the safety and security of communities by identifying and detaining illegal aliens.
Agree
The mission of ICE in general helps our communities stay safe, however we must ensure that bad actors do not poison the public's view and trust violence and abuse must be called out on all sides. our officers signed up to serve and protect it is our job to ensure no one keeps them from that mission.
EDUCATION
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Disagree
This should be a choice left to the family of the student.
Consequences for bad behavior create a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.
Agree
Bad behavior cannot be rewarded or taken lightly as a martial arts instructor I teach that actions have consequences that affect more than one person. Students and teachers deserve a safe and calm environment to learn in. We must provide students with a supportive community that holds them accountable and helps them plan for positive change.
Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.
Strongly Agree
It is beyond vital that our students learn about our nation's history and founding documents so that they can develop pride and grow to be involved and informed voters.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Each state should be trusted to develop its students since each state has different circumstances the Federal level should serve an advisory position for states.
If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
If a parents and guardians are informed with time by the schools and allowed to see the curriculum before approving a student's participation, then I believe these topics should be talked about without bias and without unnecessary extra topics the goal is to inform students and not to make them take a side.
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
The priorities I find most important are as follows: Civics and political activism, Marh, Science, Technology skills, Personal finances, personal fitness, and vocational learning
Public schools should prioritize academic achievement and building character necessary to preserve American traditions and self-government.
Agree
Character building, American traditions, and self-governance are all core topics that will help develop our students for success academic achievements should be celebrated but an emphasis must be placed on being able to apply the skills daily rather than focusing on a test.
School choice creates competition, and that competition will push public schools to improve their educational systems.
Agree
I agree families should have the last say on where their student attends schools, and public schools are losing students to other options then that tells me we need to take a look at what we are doing and make the needed changes to earn the trust of families and encourage them to come back to public schools.
VALUES
Biological males should 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.
Disagree
No they must be kept separated for many reasons.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, I believe Jesus gave us the gifts of Salvation and grace so that we can go on to help everyone and spread his gospel. In that belief my values of community service have led me to becoming more involved in my community where I believe GOD has led me to serve.
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
Yes, the final say should remain with the parents of the student.
I support the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that people should be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.
Strongly Agree
I believe that what one does in consistent action says a lot about a person, especially those serving in any office. Actions often speak louder than words.
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 agree.
Mental health conditions such as anorexia and gender dysphoria need to be treated, not affirmed.
Agree
They should be treated and parents must be informed before any treatment is given or recommended.
School library books that have literary value, as determined by experts, should be exempt from obscenity laws.
Agree
Like history education is not always pretty and can be offensive to some however truth must always be what leads us. I do believe books should be appropriate for the ages the school is teaching.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
A valid government issued ID should always be required, if a citizen needs help obtaining the ID or with voter registration, they should be directed to the department that can help them.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No I have not
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No I have not
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2016 General Election 2018 General Election 2020 General Election 2022 General Election
What political party are you affiliated with?
Repuplican party
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Lean Conservative
While my views tend to be conservative, belief is that a public servant is elected to serve everyone and so the focus should be on unity and representing what the people want. A true public servant does not blindly promise or say yes, a true public servant has the conversation with you and encourages public involvement. Just how Jesus teaches us first we must love God and second your Neighbor those are the greatest commandments.
2ND AMENDMENT
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Agree
If proper training is given and then regular deescalation training is provided yes.
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