
Judy Burges
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Judy Burges
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Prescott, MBA, 1996
Yavapai College, Prescott, AA
Bagdad High School, Bagdad, 1963
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
Yavapai Republican Committee, 2nd Vice Chair/Precinct Committe, Sun City West Tea Party
Programs Coorandinator, AZ Republican Assembly, Secretary
Citizens Tax Committee, Treasurer, Republician Women of Prescott
Historian, Mingus Mountain Rep Women, Membership Chairman
Habitate for Humanity, Member, Upper Bill William's Adivisory Com
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
AZ State Senator, 7
AZ State Representative, 7
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Yavapai Co Recorder, Rev
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2017-18
100%
2017-18
100%
2021
98%, 94% (cum.)†
2021
91%
2017-18
|100%
2017-18
|100%
2021
|98%, 94% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2012
25%
2015
0%
2018
0%
2018
F
2012
|25%
2015
|0%
2018
|0%
2018
|F
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Straight Talk Sedona
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Arizona Free Enterprise Club (2018)
Republican State Leadership Committee (2018)
State Republican Party Organizations (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Arizona Free Enterprise Club (2020)
Arizona Leadership Fund (2018)
Financial Freedom PAC (2018)
National Federation of Independent Business (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe in a consumption tax based on how one chooses to live and is fair to everyone.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe in a consumption tax based on how one chooses to live and is fair to everyone.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government should live within their means just like every family.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Government should live within their means just like every family.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
That choice should be left to the church.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
That choice should be left to the church.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C. Yes, it is deducted from your check so you paid for it.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C. Yes, it is deducted from your check so you paid for it.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Having a substance injected into one's body should strictly be a personal choice.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Having a substance injected into one's body should strictly be a personal choice.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
All people entering America need to be thoroughly vetted as those who came into Ells Island, able to be self sustaining, speak English well enough to take care of themselves.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
All people entering America need to be thoroughly vetted as those who came into Ells Island, able to be self sustaining, speak English well enough to take care of themselves.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Our immigration policies need to be redefined to limit the number of immigrants accepted legally into our country. Those who enter must be self sustaining, and able a benefit to the betterment of the United States.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Our immigration policies need to be redefined to limit the number of immigrants accepted legally into our country. Those who enter must be self sustaining, and able a benefit to the betterment of the United States.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents have the right to choose the education for their children.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents have the right to choose the education for their children.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
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
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 with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
We need to know that they are a qualified, legal voter.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
We need to know that they are a qualified, legal voter.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Proof of citizenship number one, government issued ID at the polls and voting in person except under special circumstances.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Proof of citizenship number one, government issued ID at the polls and voting in person except under special circumstances.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is inappropriate under any circumstances. Should be based on conduct-not race. Government must treat everyone the same equally. As an individual, we can like whomever based on conduct.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is inappropriate under any circumstances. Should be based on conduct-not race. Government must treat everyone the same equally. As an individual, we can like whomever based on conduct.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
No. 1 Gina McCarty testified before a senate hearing committee that the green push wasn't about pollution or CO2; staff thought it would boost the economy.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
No. 1 Gina McCarty testified before a senate hearing committee that the green push wasn't about pollution or CO2; staff thought it would boost the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Is to protect our liberties as outlined in the Constitution, protect our freedoms, secure our border and protect all Americans.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Is to protect our liberties as outlined in the Constitution, protect our freedoms, secure our border and protect all Americans.
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?
Conservative
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None available
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
None available
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Making myself available to my constituents and honoring the my oath of office and the Constitution.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Making myself available to my constituents and honoring the my oath of office and the Constitution.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
Because of the world we live today, law enforcement must have qualified immunity except in case of gross misconduct.
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Choose not to answer
Because of the world we live today, law enforcement must have qualified immunity except in case of gross misconduct.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The 2nd Amendment is clear. It must not be infringed.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The 2nd Amendment is clear. It must not be infringed.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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