The following are the complete and unedited responses submitted by the candidate listed below to the Amarillo Pioneer’s Candidate Questionnaire.
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Name: Aaron Kinsey
Office Sought: Member, State Board of Education, District 15
Party Affiliation: Republican
Age: 41
Educational Background:
MBA - Harvard Business School, MS in Finance - Texas A&M, BBA in Accounting - Texas A&M
Occupation: CEO
If you are a business owner, please list the business or businesses that you own.
Bear Capital
Please list any civic boards or commissions (non-profit, government, union, religious, political, etc.) on which you have served as a board member or equivalent.
Texas State Board of Education, Texas Permanent School Fund
Have you previously held or do you currently hold any elected office? If so, what office(s)?
Yes, Texas State Board of Education
If your campaign has any online campaign resources where voters can learn more about you, such as social media accounts or a website, please list them below.
https://www.aaronkinsey.com/
https://www.instagram.com/aaronkinseytx
https://www.facebook.com/AaronKinseyforTXSBOE
@AaronKinseyTX
Why did you decide to run for this office in 2024?
My first term was a 2-year term due to staggering after redistricting. We have made significant progress addressing many of the issues in our education system, but the work has just begun. I’m ready to continue to ensure our Texas values are passed along to the next generation and that they are set up to succeed in an increasingly competitive world.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities in office?
1. No Woke Curriculum and Parental Rights.
2. Library Book Oversight.
3. End Participation in ESG Initiatives.
What is an issue you believe has gone overlooked in your race and how will you address it if elected?
Oversight of the $55B Permanent School Fund. Despite being the first freshman appointed to this in over 20 years, I was selected to Chair the Strategic Planning and Policy Committee. This important fund supports public education and we have much work to accomplish to ensure it will continue to be here in perpetuity.
Do you have any notable endorsements you would like to highlight for voters?
Sen Kevin Sparks, Sen Charles Perry, Sen Mayes Middleton, Rep James Frank, Mayor Tray Payne, Mayor Javier Joven, Texas Right to Life
Why are you the best candidate for voters to support for this position?
As your representative, I have fought for West Texas values with grit and tenacity. We’ve only just begun and I hope to continue to serve you in a way that makes you proud!