
Ted Gerrard
Constitution | Michigan
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ted Gerrard
Party
Constitution
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 3
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, BSED, 1990
Grand Rapids Junior College, Grand Rapids Michigan, AAAS, 1984
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, STS1 SS, 82 to 89
AFFILIATIONS
Habitat for Humanity, Site supervisor subcontractor, American Legion
Member, 4 Better or 4 Worse Ministries, Bored member and mentor
Mustard Seed Ministries, Site supervisor job leader, 1720 Ministries
Site supervisor, job leader, Camp courage of West Michigan, Board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US House, 2010
US Senate, 2014
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Constitution Party
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Disagree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, Congress, Suprime Court, Voters
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, Congress, Suprime Court, Voters
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Murder is murder no matter what excuse you use.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Murder is murder no matter what excuse you use.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The desire to be free and the willingness to sacrifice everything they had to achieve it for themselves and future Generations
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The desire to be free and the willingness to sacrifice everything they had to achieve it for themselves and future Generations
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer in Jesus Christ, I believe we are all created in the image of God. I believe my purpose is to serve Humanity by any means possible using the tools and talents that the father has provided me.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer in Jesus Christ, I believe we are all created in the image of God. I believe my purpose is to serve Humanity by any means possible using the tools and talents that the father has provided me.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I strive daily to assist people in their independence, encouraging them to serve one another which will naturally reduce the size or a necessity for big government
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I strive daily to assist people in their independence, encouraging them to serve one another which will naturally reduce the size or a necessity for big government
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
Tedgerrard@gmail.com
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
Tedgerrard@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
Abolish the US Department of Education return control of our schools to the local boards, teachers and parents. I will do all things possible deuce the number of abortions with the ultimate goal of 0. A stable core family is the foundation for building a strong moral Society
Additional comment from candidate:
Abolish the US Department of Education return control of our schools to the local boards, teachers and parents. I will do all things possible deuce the number of abortions with the ultimate goal of 0. A stable core family is the foundation for building a strong moral Society
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